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N48 MCL

1996 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,392 mi
Last recorded143,392 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucida125,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 143,392 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 143,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 27 Mar 2013 140,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 24 Mar 2012 135,799 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

front/centre exhaust condition becoming corroded

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2012 135,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

front/centre exhaust condition becoming corroded

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery flat jump start needed

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil and coolant topped up

front anti roll bar link dust covers split

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 131,328 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery flat jump start needed

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil and coolant topped up

front anti roll bar link dust covers split

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,337 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 121,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 110,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,155 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 87,869 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 87,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,113 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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N48 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N48 MCL, 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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N48 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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