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N458 SMX

1996 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,128 mi
Last recorded186,128 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 186,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 184,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 184,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant radiator cap missing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 176,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread perish

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 176,389 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Stiffness in system on lock to lock check (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread perish

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 171,755 miles

Central excessive corrosion to the exhaust pipe/small hole

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin to the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorated/starting to effect the headlamp aim image

windscreen washers poor operation

Fail 11 Nov 2016 171,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive corrosion (7.1.2)

Central excessive corrosion to the exhaust pipe/small hole

Front wiper blades split but still clearing screen at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin to the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps deteriorated/starting to effect the headlamp aim image

windscreen washers poor operation

Pass 2 Nov 2015 166,793 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 156,456 miles

headlights deteriated

Pass 19 Oct 2013 139,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted offside rear

Fail 12 Oct 2013 139,076 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 25 Oct 2012 116,732 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,732 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 110,261 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,261 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 102,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 94,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 80,428 miles

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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N458 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N458 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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What year was N458 SMX registered?

N458 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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