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B16 SOR

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SOR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear backing sills are starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 123,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 May 2016 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,175 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 111,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,698 miles

number plates in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,638 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 93,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,277 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,706 miles

front number olate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2005 75,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SOR is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOR, 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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B16 SOR is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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