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P279 FWP

1997 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,545 mi
Last recorded239,545 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 239,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 239,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 239,517 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 217,457 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 217,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

n/s wiper blade split

oil warning light on dash amber

Pass 25 Jan 2013 182,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 182,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 144,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery clamp slightly loose

Pass 22 Sep 2011 144,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 139,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 139,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 93,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn on surface area

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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P279 FWP is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P279 FWP, 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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P279 FWP is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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