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J257 BAR

1999 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,582 mi
Last recorded138,582 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ257 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,715 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 122,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,642 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,749 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2011 102,746 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 99,781 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 96,241 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 108,357 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 108,357 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,467 miles

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.

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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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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