Toyota Lucida (1993)
1993 Toyota Lucida
CarHunch analysed 1,753 real MOT records for the 1993 Toyota Lucida. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Toyota Lucida passes its MOT on first attempt just 68.4% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which means roughly one in three come back with work needed—a reliability concern worth factoring into your budget. Nearly 20% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, suggesting structural or safety issues aren't uncommon for this age and model.
At 136,000 miles average, these Lucidas have covered typical mileage for a 30-year-old vehicle, but they're accumulating nearly three failures per test on average, indicating wear compounds quickly once problems start. Check the full service history carefully and budget for at least £500–£800 in remedial work before purchase, since advisories average 9.4 per vehicle and will likely become failures within a year or two.
What to check before buying a 1993 Toyota Lucida
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 1,701 | 68.2% | 2.94 |
| Petrol (3%) | 49 | 74.3% | 2.63 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Toyota Lucida vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Toyota Lucida vehicles fall between 107,863 and 160,367 miles.
1993 Toyota Lucida — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (5% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Toyota Lucida
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.4%
Oil leak
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40.9%
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine
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38%
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
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35.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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