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J121 MHC

2002 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,069 mi
Last recorded180,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Soarer119,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 180,069 miles

all 4 disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 180,069 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 176,622 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 169,578 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 169,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 161,630 miles

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

o/s/r suspension level sensor adjuster broken

Fail 3 Nov 2010 161,629 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r suspension level sensor adjuster broken

Fail 7 Dec 2009 157,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre are slightly wearing on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to some brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2009 157,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre are slightly wearing on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to some brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2009

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 152,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs worn

wear in front wishbone bushes

wear in steering rack inner knuckles

Pass 4 Dec 2007 148,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 143,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 134,559 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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J121 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 119,035 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 J121 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J121 MHC registered?

J121 MHC is a 2002 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is J121 MHC safe to buy?

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