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P226 GTA

1997 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,060 mi
Last recorded289,060 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 GTA
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 289,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

some general corrosion in rear underside of vehicle

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Oct 2022 283,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak radiator area

engine oil leak

some general corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 264,785 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 264,785 miles

Position lamp not working NEARSIDE REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,673 miles

offside front outer cv boot leaking

oil leak

front brake pads worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 10 Sep 2020 252,299 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

offside front outer cv boot leaking

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 239,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower front lower sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s rear lower shocker bushes shower signs of wear (5.3.2 (c))

little reserve travel on handbrake

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 224,634 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in hanbrake

Fail 27 Jun 2018 224,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

little reserve travel in hanbrake

Pass 12 Jul 2017 210,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 198,442 miles

Centre engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 184,325 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 184,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 169,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 168,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 136,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,525 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,945 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 123,945 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 116,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 116,177 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,914 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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P226 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P226 GTA, 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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P226 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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