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K174 BWL

1992 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Toyota Soarer134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 77,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 73,542 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 63,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front sidelights have blue tinge

Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front sidelights have blue tinge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,653 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 206,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 206,156 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,506 miles

All 4 tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 28 Feb 2006 48,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K174 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K174 BWL, 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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What year was K174 BWL registered?

K174 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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