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N481 EVV

1996 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,521 mi
Last recorded191,521 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN481 EVV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 191,521 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 191,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 178,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 163,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 152,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 138,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 125,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 114,608 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 114,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N481 EVV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N481 EVV, 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 N481 EVV registered?

N481 EVV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N481 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N481 EVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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