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H157 JDE

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,703 mi
Last recorded137,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 JDE
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 137,703 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 137,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 127,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,511 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 117,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 111,489 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 104,598 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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H157 JDE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H157 JDE, 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 H157 JDE registered?

H157 JDE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is H157 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 JDE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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