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J338 DCD

1998 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,744 mi
Last recorded255,744 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 255,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 248,857 miles

Both rear wheel arch corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 240,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 230,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 216,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 216,439 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 206,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 205,196 miles

offside headlamp damp internally

Pass 15 Apr 2013 203,349 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 202,288 miles

battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 200,641 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 200,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 197,762 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 197,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 195,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 195,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 189,702 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 189,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 182,435 miles

o\s\f seatbelt starting to fraye

Fail 5 Apr 2007 182,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 170,521 miles

drivers seat belt fraying

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion on all brake discs

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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J338 DCD is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 J338 DCD, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J338 DCD is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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