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P637 EAB

1997 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

310,463 mi
Last recorded310,463 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2010 310,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 310,463 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 310,392 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 254,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 254,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 195,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 138,950 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 138,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 94,145 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 94,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 9,408 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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P637 EAB is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P637 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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P637 EAB is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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