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J908 JOU

1998 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 JOU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021
Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,433 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,013 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 94,005 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,142 miles

slight bind n/s front brake

slight split o/s wiper

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,025 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear front tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight bind front brakes

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2007 83,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion rear discs

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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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J908 JOU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 J908 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J908 JOU registered?

J908 JOU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is J908 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J908 JOU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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