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A62 LEX

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022
Pass 8 Apr 2020

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019
Fail 6 Dec 2018

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015
Fail 25 Nov 2015

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven both front (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly both front (3.7.B.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 186,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brakes slightly binding within the limit.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 186,210 miles

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

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

o/s/f brakes slightly binding within the limit.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 176,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 173,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,366 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 172,344 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 172,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 168,433 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 168,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 162,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 162,978 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2008 154,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 152,093 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 152,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 147,945 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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A62 LEX is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 522 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A62 LEX, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A62 LEX is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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