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H642 BGJ

1998 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,749 mi
Last recorded149,749 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH642 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,749 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 149,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2011 148,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 140,078 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 140,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 139,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 139,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 136,318 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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H642 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H642 BGJ, 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 H642 BGJ registered?

H642 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is H642 BGJ safe to buy?

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