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P398 UPW

1997 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,800 mi
Last recorded241,800 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 241,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 236,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 230,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 230,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 225,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 214,740 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 214,735 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

front propshaft center bearing worn

rear prop shaft bolt loose

Pass 23 Nov 2011 204,097 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 203,760 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f interior door trim insecure. taxi test failure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 174,294 miles

Centre Front Lower Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 133,126 miles

engine oil leak

front pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 131,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,573 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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P398 UPW is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P398 UPW, 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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P398 UPW is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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