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P134 PLW

1997 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,368 mi
Last recorded139,368 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 PLW
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,368 miles

engine leaking oil

steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2013 127,201 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,304 miles

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

centre mount for drive shaft/propshaft has movement in uj

Fail 10 Feb 2012 116,254 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 101,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,110 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,687 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 94,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 372,968 miles

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

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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P134 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 124,790 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 P134 PLW, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Lucida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P134 PLW is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P134 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 PLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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