MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear corrosion on brake pipes
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion on pad surface
Offside Front corrosion on pad surface
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front brake discs corroded, not bad enough to affect braking
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play
Offside Front brake discs corroded, not bad enough to effect brake performance.
Offside Rear Upper A arm rear bush has slight play
Rear wiper split
oil leak from engine area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre has age related cracks in tread and slight damage to sidewall
offside fron tyre has age related cracks in tread and worn on outer edge
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre has age related cracks in tread and slight damage to sidewall
offside fron tyre has age related cracks in tread and worn on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?
Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J257 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 J257 BAR, 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.
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J257 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 16 April 1999.
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