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H308 EAE

1997 Toyota Soarer

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,891 mi
Last recorded154,891 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 EAE
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 154,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter mounting bolt missing

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 154,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens cracked (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to tee piece union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel filter mounting bolt missing

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 153,864 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 152,469 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 152,469 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 147,914 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 146,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 145,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 143,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 131,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 120,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 110,801 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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H308 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H308 EAE, 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 H308 EAE registered?

H308 EAE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is H308 EAE safe to buy?

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