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B16 LEX

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 132,522 miles

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

slight oil leak. (oil filter)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 128,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,743 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 124,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 117,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 117,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 115,038 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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B16 LEX is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B16 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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What year was B16 LEX registered?

B16 LEX is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is B16 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 LEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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