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R789 LPD

1997 Toyota Lucida

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 LPD
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 135,446 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 135,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,333 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 12,923 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 137,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,869 miles

NOTE; front brake discs slightly worn.

NOTE; o/s/r tyre & 0/s/f tyre slightly deteriarated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 132,868 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

NOTE; front brake discs slightly worn.

NOTE; o/s/r tyre & 0/s/f tyre slightly deteriarated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,857 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,687 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,356 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Oct 2009 86,819 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,420 miles

front andrear brake pads low

n/s/fside repeater insecure

wiper blades split

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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R789 LPD is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R789 LPD, 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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What year was R789 LPD registered?

R789 LPD is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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