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N973 ENC

1997 Toyota Lucida

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

234,225 mi
Last recorded234,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 ENC
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 234,225 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 234,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2015 225,212 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothsides fron t head light lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2014 208,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,414 miles

centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

nearside front, offside rear, offside front splitting on walls

on test drive slight knocking on front, poss anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2012 163,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 14,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 145,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 117,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,780 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 106,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,615 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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N973 ENC is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,790 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 N973 ENC, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N973 ENC registered?

N973 ENC is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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