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M668 VRA

1998 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,470 mi
Last recorded153,470 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lucida137,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 VRA
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 153,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 145,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 145,226 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 137,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 129,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 129,658 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 122,629 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 May 2012 122,629 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 116,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 111,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 104,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 104,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 97,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 91,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 84,691 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 84,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M668 VRA is a 1998 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 M668 VRA, 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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M668 VRA is a 1998 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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