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J457 BAR

1999 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 150,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 150,112 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020
Pass 27 Sep 2019

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016
Pass 8 Oct 2015
Fail 2 Oct 2015

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014
Pass 2 Oct 2013

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010
Fail 1 Jun 2010

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2009
Fail 29 May 2009

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007
Fail 22 May 2007

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to offside front seal

undertray fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006

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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J457 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J457 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 J457 BAR registered?

J457 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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