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J430 DCD

1997 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,100 mi
Last recorded163,100 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ430 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 163,100 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 162,798 miles

Oil mist around rear shocks

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2017 162,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil mist around rear shocks

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2015

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 222,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 222,267 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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J430 DCD is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J430 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 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 J430 DCD registered?

J430 DCD is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is J430 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J430 DCD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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