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L131 SUM

2001 Toyota Lucida

Grey Petrol 2430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,884 mi
Last recorded203,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Lucida144,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,430cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 203,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner tread edge. (Recommend changing.)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 197,400 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 197,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 190,174 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2012 190,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Sep 2011 178,489 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 178,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1 off the inner o/s rear brake lights not working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Sep 2010 169,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly deteriorated

offside front back plate corroded

underside of vehicle and components slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 169,484 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs slightly deteriorated

offside front back plate corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of vehicle and components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 165,225 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2009 165,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 160,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 155,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 150,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 145,721 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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L131 SUM is a 2001 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 144,685 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L131 SUM, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L131 SUM registered?

L131 SUM is a 2001 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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