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M731 MRU

1998 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,212 mi
Last recorded260,212 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lucida137,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 MRU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 260,212 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

power steering heavy

Fail 29 Nov 2012 260,195 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

power steering heavy

Pass 9 Dec 2011 255,009 miles

both front discs scored n/s badly scored

some evidence of fuel leaking in filler neck

Fail 29 Nov 2011 254,981 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs scored n/s badly scored

some evidence of fuel leaking in filler neck

Pass 9 Dec 2010 247,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 242,700 miles

Oil leak

rear plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2009 242,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

rear plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 232,831 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 212,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 194,838 miles

ref to test 440202336426

Fail 28 Nov 2006 194,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both head lamp patterns are poor

heater pipe under the bonnet are leaking

rear number plate is broken

small oil leak from the engine

Pass 25 Nov 2005 173,184 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

engine has a small oil leak

heater pipes under bonnet are leaking

rear number plate is cracked

vehicle chassis and under body is getting quite rusty

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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M731 MRU is a 1998 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M731 MRU, 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 M731 MRU registered?

M731 MRU is a 1998 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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