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J985 FPS

1991 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,821 mi
Last recorded158,821 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Toyota Soarer123,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 FPS
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 158,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 155,983 miles

Coolant leak thermostat & water pump ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centrebox has small split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 155,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak water pump and termostat ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp sensor insecure and centre box split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 153,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 150,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,316 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts boken

Pass 21 Mar 2015 141,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 133,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 125,224 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,699 miles

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

headlamps have conversion stickers

Pass 29 Mar 2012 122,699 miles

headlamps have conversion stickers

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,198 miles

both front headlamps have beam pattern changing stickers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2011 121,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front headlamps have beam pattern changing stickers fitted

n/s/r brake pad squeel plate shifted out of place

Pass 17 Mar 2010 115,120 miles

Additional blue lights fitted to headlamps.

Beam deflector fitted to n/s headlamp.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to legal monimum.

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 109,036 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,879 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,528 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 97,522 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,338 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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J985 FPS is a 1991 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 3,969cc 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 J985 FPS, 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 J985 FPS registered?

J985 FPS is a 1991 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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