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J417 TVS

1998 Toyota Soarer

Gold Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,647 mi
Last recorded141,647 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ417 TVS
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 141,647 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,629 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 141,612 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,834 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front innersill damaged ?

Pass 2 Aug 2013 137,774 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner sill damaged

oil level on min

Pass 10 Sep 2012 137,732 miles

battery loose

front no plate broken

Fail 26 Apr 2011 134,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 134,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 134,157 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear prop-sharft doughnut cracked/ split

Fail 3 Jun 2009 134,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear prop-sharft doughnut cracked/ split

Fail 1 May 2008 133,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 133,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 132,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

dip beam image starting to distort

front indicators came on with front spot lamps now disconnected

Pass 27 Mar 2006 130,684 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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J417 TVS is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Gold with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J417 TVS, 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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J417 TVS is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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