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A8 SLU

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,331 mi
Last recorded158,331 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SLU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 158,331 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 157,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 151,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 143,482 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 143,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 123,382 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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A8 SLU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A8 SLU, 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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What year was A8 SLU registered?

A8 SLU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 20 July 1998.

Is A8 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SLU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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