TOYOTA LUCIDA1996 · 2.2L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past decade. The last recorded test occurred in January 2016 at 177,580 miles, meaning the vehicle has not undergone a formal MOT inspection in ten years. Based on the final available data, the maintenance trend showed signs of escalating mechanical wear, with the vehicle failing multiple points across the braking, suspension, and lighting in 2016 before a marginal pass. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in the records between August 2013 at 157,060 miles and January 2015 at 168,535 miles, followed by a ten-year silence after the final entry. This suggests the car may have spent long periods of storage, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components, fluid breakdown, and corrosion on exposed metal lines regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the braking and suspension systems. The 2016 record flagged excessive corrosion on the rear brake pipe and deterioration of the nearside rear brake hose, issues that likely worsened significantly if not replaced. The recurring reports of play in the anti-roll bar bushes and trailing arm ball joints indicate a suspension system that was nearing the end of its service life. Particular attention is required for the exhaust system and structural integrity of the inner wings, as the previous tester noted a minor leak and early corrosion in those areas.