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J868 HTU

1999 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,375 mi
Last recorded147,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 HTU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 147,375 miles

slight play in sreeing column

Fail 23 May 2015 147,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine noisy

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Prop shaft centre UJ has slight freeplay

Pass 22 May 2014 144,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 142,942 miles

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

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

rear 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front /rear susp/sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty front temp repairs/rack noisy MONITOR/n/s FRONT disc OVERHEATED pads OVERHEATED/

Fail 20 May 2013 142,909 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

rear 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/front /rear susp/sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty front temp repairs/rack noisy MONITOR/n/s FRONT disc OVERHEATED pads OVERHEATED/

Pass 3 May 2012 131,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 125,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2010
Fail 5 May 2010

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 187,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 187,480 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J868 HTU is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J868 HTU, 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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What year was J868 HTU registered?

J868 HTU is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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