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P351 VRF

1997 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,777 mi
Last recorded162,777 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately twisted (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

front plastic under tray damaged

front sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately twisted (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

front plastic under tray damaged

front sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 161,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 153,377 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 150,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 144,438 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 140,052 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 140,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 135,567 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 130,337 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 130,335 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 116,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 116,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 115,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 115,488 miles

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

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

front brakes imbalance 22%

Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 86,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P351 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P351 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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P351 VRF is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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