MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
headlights deteriated
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Toyota Lucida?
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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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N458 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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