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J179 NLJ

1999 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,585 mi
Last recorded134,585 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 134,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,788 miles

2 front headlamp aims slightly deteriorated

Excessive corrosion on offside front outer sill, not within prescribed area.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 131,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 126,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 118,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 110,889 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 101,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 95,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 92,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J179 NLJ is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 132,058 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 J179 NLJ, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J179 NLJ registered?

J179 NLJ is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is J179 NLJ safe to buy?

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