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B15 BRU

1998 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,371 mi
Last recorded111,371 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 BRU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,371 miles

Front registation plate damaged

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2017 111,369 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registation plate damaged

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 May 2016 111,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 109,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front tyre wall cut

Pass 7 May 2015 109,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/front tyre wall cut

Pass 24 May 2014 106,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 103,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2013 103,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 102,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 102,313 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,176 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 95,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2010 95,654 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2009 90,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 90,952 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 87,715 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 84,582 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 79,567 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 79,567 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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B15 BRU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B15 BRU, 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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B15 BRU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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