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B15 LEX

1997 Toyota Soarer

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2013 98,949 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 98,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight surface fracture offside rear brake disc

Fail 20 Aug 2011 98,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight surface fracture offside rear brake disc

Pass 11 Aug 2010 97,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 96,244 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 LEX is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 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 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 B15 LEX registered?

B15 LEX is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is B15 LEX safe to buy?

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