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R447 BLC

1998 Toyota Lucida

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,625 mi
Last recorded199,625 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lucida137,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 BLC
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 199,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 199,609 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 193,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 193,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 186,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 186,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 180,270 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 178,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 178,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 166,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 166,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 164,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,878 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 66,878 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 152,811 miles

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

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

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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R447 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Lucida in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R447 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 R447 BLC registered?

R447 BLC is a 1998 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is R447 BLC safe to buy?

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