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R797 BLK

1997 Toyota Lucida

Black Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,352 mi
Last recorded214,352 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Lucida124,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 BLK
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 214,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaking from engine

Fail 5 Aug 2019 213,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2018 185,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 167,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 153,660 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 105,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 92,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 76,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,291 miles

all 4 tyre starting to crack up

Pass 1 May 2009 55,811 miles

partial inspection only of offside ands nearside rear seat belts. child seats fitted

slight engine oil leak

tyre treads all round are splitting

Fail 23 Apr 2009 55,647 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

partial inspection only of offside ands nearside rear seat belts. child seats fitted

slight engine oil leak

tyre treads all round are splitting

Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all the tyres are cracking inside. there is bad water leak at o/s fron t.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,634 miles

all the tyres are cracking inside. there is bad water leak at o/s fron t.

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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R797 BLK is a 1997 Toyota Lucida in Black with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R797 BLK, 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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R797 BLK is a 1997 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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