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K278 PHU

1993 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,446 mi
Last recorded205,446 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Lucida139,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 205,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 197,417 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 183,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 183,048 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both headlamp lenses deteriated

n/s head lamp full of condensation

Pass 21 Aug 2009 177,802 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light

Fail 20 Aug 2009 177,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 1 Sep 2008 170,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 153,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 153,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 138,224 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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K278 PHU is a 1993 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 139,522 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 K278 PHU, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K278 PHU registered?

K278 PHU is a 1993 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K278 PHU safe to buy?

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