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H738 FNV

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,830 mi
Last recorded159,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 FNV
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 157,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,241 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 145,237 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 140,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 141,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread may need changing soon

Pass 19 Mar 2010 158,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both door inner handles broken

Fail 12 Mar 2010 138,063 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both door inner handles broken

Pass 13 May 2009 130,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 123,913 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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H738 FNV is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H738 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H738 FNV registered?

H738 FNV is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is H738 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H738 FNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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