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N487 MPV

1996 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

275,319 mi
Last recorded275,319 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2014 275,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 268,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 242,202 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 242,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 218,826 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 218,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 2,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 197,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 177,308 miles

Customer removed tow ball for mot

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 161,978 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 161,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 145,300 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 145,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 129,166 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 129,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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N487 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N487 MPV, 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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N487 MPV is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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