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J557 EWT

1991 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

225,453 mi
Last recorded225,453 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Soarer123,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 225,453 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 214,260 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm 265 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm 265 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 214,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm 265 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm 265 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 200,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 190,290 miles

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2013 179,175 miles

rear diff leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2013 178,884 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 167,911 miles

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

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

fuel pipes becoming corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2011 156,144 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 156,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 144,431 miles

1.slight play in o/s steering rack end inner joint 2.slight play in n/s rear upper balljoint/bushes 3.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge cuts in wall no chords showing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,045 miles

1.slight play in o/s steering rack end 2.rear exhaust mounts splitting 3.rear brake pads worn low 4.surface corrosion of all rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,165 miles

1.long handbrake travel 2.slight corrosion of o/s front inner arch 3.front tyres worn on edges no chords showing 4.slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing and top arm rear bush

Fail 7 Dec 2007 87,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,356 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,764 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 64,148 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 63,899 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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J557 EWT is a 1991 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 123,037 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 J557 EWT, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J557 EWT is a 1991 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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