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EIG 6202

1997 Toyota Lucida

White Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,590 mi
Last recorded251,590 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 6202
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 251,590 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 251,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 250,657 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 250,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 248,002 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 222,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 222,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 203,696 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 182,811 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Oct 2009 164,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 164,571 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 144,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 126,643 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 105,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 105,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,398 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 49,301 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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EIG 6202 is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in White with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EIG 6202, 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.

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EIG 6202 is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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