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J989 HTU

1992 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Soarer134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 HTU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,049 miles

CRACK IN NSF INDICATOR

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,269 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 111,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,317 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 102,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 102,549 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,223 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 92,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J989 HTU is a 1992 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 J989 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 34 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J989 HTU is a 1992 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J989 HTU safe to buy?

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