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J189 SDV

1992 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

222,888 mi
Last recorded222,888 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Toyota Soarer134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 222,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2015 221,981 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 221,981 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 218,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 212,339 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 212,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 208,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 202,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 202,215 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 198,979 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 198,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 198,049 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 197,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 196,134 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 196,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 191,948 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 190,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

1) SLIGHT PLAY IN LEFT STEERING RACK JOINT †2)BOOT SPRINGS VERY WEAK, WILL NOT HOLD UP ON ITS OWN †3)SPARE TYRE NOT CHECKED

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 182,481 miles

Dashboard mileage readout intermittant

Drivers side wiper blade split at end

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.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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J189 SDV is a 1992 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 J189 SDV, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J189 SDV registered?

J189 SDV is a 1992 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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