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J414 NLN

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ414 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2015 98,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly (inner edge)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 98,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,086 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 95,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 92,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,362 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 86,857 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 77,022 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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J414 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J414 NLN, 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.

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What year was J414 NLN registered?

J414 NLN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is J414 NLN safe to buy?

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