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J14 YAN

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,957 mi
Last recorded149,957 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 YAN
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 149,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 149,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 149,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 148,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 145,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 144,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,247 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,748 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre outer edges worn and splitting to tread

Pass 18 Aug 2012 137,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 135,152 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 135,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 133,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 131,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 131,362 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 131,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,947 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 124,686 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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J14 YAN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J14 YAN, 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 J14 YAN registered?

J14 YAN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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The MOT history for J14 YAN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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