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P218 VRF

1997 Toyota Lucida

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 142,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 138,862 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 135,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 131,486 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 126,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 126,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 116,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 100,267 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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P218 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P218 VRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P218 VRF registered?

P218 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P218 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 VRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P218 VRF have outstanding finance?

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