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P715 BUA

1997 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,721 mi
Last recorded130,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 BUA
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 130,721 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 121,789 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 114,626 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 114,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 108,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 103,045 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P715 BUA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P715 BUA, 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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P715 BUA is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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