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25 BTF

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration25 BTF
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 131,803 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 131,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 129,289 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,474 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 121,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,319 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,089 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f brakes dragging slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f brakes dragging slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,946 miles

dampness at n/s/r shocky

slight lea\k at raer exhaust

Pass 26 May 2011 90,620 miles

front tyres worn at edges

slight leak at n/s/r shocky

slight leak at rear exhaust

Fail 5 May 2011 90,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres worn at edges

slight leak at n/s/r shocky

slight leak at rear exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 80,686 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 76,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 65,665 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?

Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,210
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 522
fog lamp not working 291
brake binding 274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 173
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25 BTF is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 522 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 25 BTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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25 BTF is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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