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J2 XLO

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,040 mi
Last recorded215,040 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XLO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 215,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 206,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 195,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 183,042 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 183,042 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 166,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 166,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,807 miles

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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J2 XLO is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 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 J2 XLO, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J2 XLO?

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What year was J2 XLO registered?

J2 XLO is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is J2 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 XLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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