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P748 LRD

1997 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 LRD
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 140,840 miles

front registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

Fail 25 Nov 2014 140,840 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registration plate characters incorrect size but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Nov 2013 137,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,696 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 134,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2011 125,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 105,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 94,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,213 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 20 Jul 2009 94,213 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,642 miles

slight play at both sides of steering rack, possible knuckles

Fail 24 Jul 2008 90,642 miles

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

slight play at both sides of steering rack, possible knuckles

Pass 21 May 2007 82,817 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 82,809 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front brake hoses cracking

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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P748 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P748 LRD, 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

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What year was P748 LRD registered?

P748 LRD is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P748 LRD safe to buy?

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