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J179 UNC

2005 Toyota Soarer

Purple Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,572 mi
Last recorded213,572 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 UNC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 213,572 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 207,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 201,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 199,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 185,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 153,744 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 153,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 106,962 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,700 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 140,264 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 14,376 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UNC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Purple with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 117,394 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 J179 UNC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J179 UNC registered?

J179 UNC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is J179 UNC safe to buy?

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