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N418 SMX

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,137 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 104,047 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers no damping effect

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamps affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 91,096 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,487 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 84,487 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 78,626 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 78,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,384 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 70,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,165 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 57,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucida?

Based on 99,205 MOT tests across 9,970 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,873
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 5,826
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,757
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,614
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 4,851
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,820
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N418 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 125,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Lucida fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 5,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N418 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucida typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N418 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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