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J58 BAR

1999 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 BAR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 147,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 147,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 146,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 142,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle appears to have aftermarket 'sport cat' fitted which has been wrapped

Fail 15 Mar 2023 142,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective mechanism not locking when force is applied (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective mechanism not locking when force is applied (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle appears to have aftermarket 'sport cat' fitted which has been wrapped

Fail 10 Mar 2023 142,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both sides, locking nuts incorrectly located (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 141,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 141,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 141,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,472 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs of at back of engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 140,955 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 139,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 138,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 137,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 May 2016 137,048 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 135,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 135,459 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 133,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,661 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 125,507 miles

discs all round corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,507 miles

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

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

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

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

discs all round corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,491 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 124,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all four tyres starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2008 122,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,088 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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J58 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 132,058 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 J58 BAR, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J58 BAR is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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