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J516 PCK

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,507 mi
Last recorded220,507 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 PCK
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 220,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wipers deteriorated

nsf abs wire bracket broke

possible abs fault

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 220,335 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Corrosion hole in spare wheel well

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front ABS wiring support bracket broken

Nearside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre showing signs of age cracking 235/45R17W97

Offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Rear diff rubber support bushes deteriorated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 213,810 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 213,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 206,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 202,757 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 199,008 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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J516 PCK is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J516 PCK, 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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J516 PCK is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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