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J554 NJR

1998 Toyota Soarer

Gold Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 NJR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,622 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,611 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 105,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008

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

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

dash warning lights inop in general and unable to display odometer reading

Pass 22 May 2007 74,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 65,613 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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J554 NJR is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Gold with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J554 NJR, 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 J554 NJR registered?

J554 NJR is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is J554 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J554 NJR shows 9 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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