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R401 BLC

1998 Toyota Lucida

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,306 mi
Last recorded153,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lucida137,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 BLC
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 153,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 153,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,927 miles

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 5 Aug 2014 138,412 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 131,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 122,132 miles

o/s/f tyre bold from inside

Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre bold from inside

Pass 21 May 2011 109,850 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 105,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,620 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 99,615 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 98,815 miles

Offside Front 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
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R401 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Lucida in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 137,551 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 R401 BLC, 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 28 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 R401 BLC registered?

R401 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R401 BLC safe to buy?

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