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M258 VRB

1998 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,067 mi
Last recorded197,067 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lucida137,551 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 197,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 182,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 178,633 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 178,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 169,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 143,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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M258 VRB is a 1998 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,551 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 M258 VRB, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M258 VRB registered?

M258 VRB is a 1998 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is M258 VRB safe to buy?

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