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P261 VRF

1997 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 114,034 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 107,391 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2018 107,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective P (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective P (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 26 May 2017 103,446 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 24 May 2017 103,446 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front headlamp aims poor - lenses hazy

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2016 103,440 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at rear.

Pass 28 May 2015 103,446 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 103,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,059 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,059 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,059 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery insecure dangerous !!!!!!!

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 9 Mar 2012 161,542 miles

advise auxilary driveshaft doughnut joints worn.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 161,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise auxilary driveshaft doughnut joints worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 157,019 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 157,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power Steering Fluid Level Low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,568 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 133,566 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 119,716 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 107,542 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P261 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P261 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.

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What year was P261 VRF registered?

P261 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P261 VRF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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