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J686 AUJ

1991 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,002 mi
Last recorded187,002 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Soarer123,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 AUJ
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 187,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 183,215 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 183,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 177,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL STUD BROKEN (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 172,820 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

nearside outer sill silghtly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 171,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 169,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 169,099 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 163,347 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 155,664 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 154,110 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 154,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 150,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 150,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 148,387 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 145,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 138,433 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 138,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J686 AUJ is a 1991 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 123,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 J686 AUJ, 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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What year was J686 AUJ registered?

J686 AUJ is a 1991 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J686 AUJ safe to buy?

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