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P448 TMY

1997 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

296,329 mi
Last recorded296,329 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 TMY
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 296,329 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 296,329 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 273,600 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 273,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 250,532 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 250,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 234,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2008 222,178 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 221,654 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 221,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 204,337 miles

slight black smoke on start up

Pass 11 Oct 2007 176,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 149,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 121,638 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 119,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 119,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P448 TMY is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P448 TMY, 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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P448 TMY is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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