CarVerify

Free Car Check

P743 DFR

1997 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,839 mi
Last recorded170,839 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 170,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 170,828 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 160,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 160,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 3 Jul 2007 145,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 137,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 137,423 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 128,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Toyota Lucida reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P743 DFR is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P743 DFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P743 DFR?

You can check the full history of P743 DFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P743 DFR registered?

P743 DFR is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P743 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 DFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P743 DFR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P743 DFR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.