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N476 VLJ

1996 Toyota Lucidia

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,605 mi
Last recorded149,605 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Lucidia127,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 149,605 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 148,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 148,834 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 146,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

drivers side wiper blade starting to split

rattle /vibration from front of vehicle on idle

Pass 14 Feb 2011 141,527 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 141,527 miles

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 135,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 125,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 119,046 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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N476 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucidia in Grey 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 Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 127,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N476 VLJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N476 VLJ registered?

N476 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N476 VLJ safe to buy?

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