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J260 TRO

1993 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

252,201 mi
Last recorded252,201 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Soarer115,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 TRO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 252,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2013 252,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 244,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 237,589 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates

Pass 16 Dec 2010 232,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 227,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 223,115 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2009 223,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2008 216,147 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 206,351 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 206,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006
Fail 13 Jan 2006 201,106 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J260 TRO is a 1993 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,716 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 J260 TRO, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J260 TRO registered?

J260 TRO is a 1993 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is J260 TRO safe to buy?

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