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J815 SWL

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,334 mi
Last recorded118,334 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 SWL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 118,334 miles

both front wipers smearing view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 118,334 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 113,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 113,252 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,529 miles

abs light not illuminating / no vsi information available

Fail 2 Feb 2007 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2005 99,647 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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J815 SWL is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 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 J815 SWL, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J815 SWL registered?

J815 SWL is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is J815 SWL safe to buy?

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