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J533 HMV

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 HMV
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 168,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015
Fail 17 Oct 2015

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 161,788 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 161,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 155,554 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 155,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

dash lights not working

o/s front tyre uneven wear,worn off inside edge

Fail 2 Jan 2007 163,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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J533 HMV is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J533 HMV, 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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What year was J533 HMV registered?

J533 HMV is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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The MOT history for J533 HMV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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