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A25 VSP

1997 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

208,364 mi
Last recorded208,364 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 VSP
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 208,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 208,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 207,232 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody painted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 207,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody painted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 206,010 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 205,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 204,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 203,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement upper steering column

under body corrosion rear

Fail 10 Mar 2021 203,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding can't turn wheel to inspect tyre or wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively limit (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement upper steering column

under body corrosion rear

Pass 2 Nov 2017 202,648 miles

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 200,437 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 198,354 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 193,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 190,201 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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A25 VSP is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A25 VSP, 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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What year was A25 VSP registered?

A25 VSP is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A25 VSP safe to buy?

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