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K163 CBU

1993 Toyota Soarer

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Toyota Soarer115,716 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 CBU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2012

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,288 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 48,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 23,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 3,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,689 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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K163 CBU is a 1993 Toyota Soarer in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,716 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 K163 CBU, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K163 CBU registered?

K163 CBU is a 1993 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K163 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K163 CBU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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