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P293 GTA

1997 Toyota Lucida

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,806 mi
Last recorded179,806 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 GTA
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 179,806 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine and turbo ()

Rear Number plate damaged still secure

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 179,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Engine and turbo ()

Rear Number plate damaged still secure

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 164,498 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seat belt fully

Nearside Rear Tyre perish no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak from engine and turbo

Rear number plate damaged

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 164,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seat belt fully

Nearside Rear Tyre perish no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak from engine and turbo

Rear number plate damaged

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 154,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged still secure

child seats fitted nearside rear and centre unable to check seat belts fully

offside and nearside front brake discs front brake discs worn and pitted with rust

oil leak from engine and turbo

Fail 24 Aug 2015 154,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged still secure

child seats fitted nearside rear and centre unable to check seat belts fully

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs worn and pitted with rust

oil leak from engine and turbo

Pass 15 Sep 2014 148,551 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted with rust

turbo leaking oil

Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted with rust

offside front tyre cut in tread no cords showing and worn uneven

turbo leaking oil

Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,436 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2012 137,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 137,422 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,054 miles

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre worn on edge

play nearside front steering arm

play offside front antiroll bar drop link

Fail 2 Jun 2011 132,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre worn on edge

play nearside front steering arm

play offside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 14 Jun 2010 125,203 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 116,887 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 116,884 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 83,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,450 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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P293 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P293 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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P293 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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