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K279 PHU

2002 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Soarer119,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 178,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 178,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 173,973 miles

rear seats missing from vehicle

rear lap belt bolt loose

Fail 28 Jul 2009 173,949 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

rear lap belt bolt loose

rear seats missing from vehicle

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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K279 PHU is a 2002 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 119,035 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 K279 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K279 PHU registered?

K279 PHU is a 2002 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is K279 PHU safe to buy?

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