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P237 FEJ

1997 Toyota Lucidia

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,293 mi
Last recorded182,293 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucidia119,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 FEJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucidia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 182,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 182,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 175,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 163,094 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 163,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 161,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 154,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 149,552 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 141,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 127,715 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucidia?

Based on 2,666 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
fog lamp not working 172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 113
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P237 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Lucidia in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Lucidia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 119,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lucidia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P237 FEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucidia typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Lucidia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P237 FEJ is a 1997 Toyota Lucidia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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