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J53 NLJ

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,829 mi
Last recorded140,829 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 140,829 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 140,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 140,267 miles

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

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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J53 NLJ is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J53 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J53 NLJ registered?

J53 NLJ is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is J53 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J53 NLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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