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J379 BAR

1999 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,834 mi
Last recorded150,834 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 150,834 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre and rear ()

Pass 3 May 2025 148,872 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre and Rear ()

Fail 3 May 2025 148,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre and Rear ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 147,210 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2023 145,998 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 May 2022 143,998 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre and rear ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 143,979 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner sill areas and rear underbody

o/s sill to floor corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 143,332 miles

corrosion around rear subframe and rear inner sills

corrosion to both front brake pipes

o/s/ outer sill corroded centre and rear

Pass 6 Sep 2016 141,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to o/s/r sill and both inner sills

exposed sections of brake pipe corroded at front

Fail 12 Aug 2016 141,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed sections of both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to o/s/r sill and both rear inner sills

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,695 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill and rear underbody

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills and o/s/r sill

Fail 8 Aug 2014 130,302 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear inner sills and o/s/r sill

Pass 15 Aug 2013 124,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to rear inner sill area

exposed sections of front brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,998 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to rear inner sill area

exposed sections of front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 117,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear inner sills

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,375 miles

noise from n/s/r brake source not identified

surface corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,635 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe

rear brake pads not making full contact with discs

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 85,444 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 84,232 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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J379 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J379 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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What year was J379 BAR registered?

J379 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is J379 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J379 BAR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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