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P342 EAB

1997 Toyota Lucida

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 165,748 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 165,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 150,832 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 135,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 128,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 121,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,301 miles

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

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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P342 EAB is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P342 EAB, 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 P342 EAB registered?

P342 EAB is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P342 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 EAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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