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K156 SWP

1993 Toyota Lucidia

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,307 mi
Last recorded195,307 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lucidia117,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 195,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 194,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2012 194,459 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2011 182,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 182,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 171,509 miles

Front tyres wearing edges.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rearmost seats folded at time of test.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 171,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyres wearing edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rearmost seats folded at time of test.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 166,036 miles

Front prop shaft joint(s) deteriorated.

Offside sidelight dim.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Slight play in steering column.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 166,036 miles

Front prop shaft joint(s) deteriorated.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside sidelight dim.

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 158,228 miles

Black smoke on acceleration.

Minor oil leak.

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

Propshaft coupling worn.

Rear fog lamp dim.

Very slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 146,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 133,315 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucidia?

Based on 2,666 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
fog lamp not working 172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 113
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K156 SWP is a 1993 Toyota Lucidia in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 117,433 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 Lucidia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K156 SWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucidia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K156 SWP is a 1993 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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