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K466 BWL

1992 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

261,847 mi
Last recorded261,847 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Toyota Soarer134,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK466 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 261,847 miles

brake pipes rusty

headlamp beam patterns weak

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover deteriorated

oil leaks

undertray requires attention

Pass 20 Jul 2024 261,203 miles

brake pipes rusty

headlamp beam patterns weak

o/s/r indicator lamp fault

oil leaks

under tray requires attention

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 2 Aug 2023 259,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside dip beam pattern weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 1 Aug 2023 259,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside dip beam pattern weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 30 Jul 2022 258,140 miles

O/S AND N/S SILLS RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2021 255,782 miles

beam patterns weak

oil leaks

underside rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2020 255,593 miles

n/s/f body rusty

oil leaks

underside rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2020 255,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f body rusty

oil leaks

underside rusty

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 255,514 miles

both rear tyres worn low

oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2017 253,360 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Fail 10 Nov 2017 253,360 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working centre bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 23 Sep 2016 248,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 248,748 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 278,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 244,364 miles

beam patterns weak

n/s/r shock abnsorber weeping

rear no plate faded

side light dull

Pass 30 Jun 2014 237,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 229,955 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 228,489 miles

Oil leak

all front ball joint rubbers showing sighns of wear

n/s/f flexible brake hose perished

Pass 27 Jul 2011 223,991 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 223,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

tread on both rear tyres down to wear bars

Pass 5 Jul 2010 217,879 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2009 211,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 208,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 205,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front headlamp lenzes faded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 201,623 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 201,623 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front tyres close to tread wear bars and bald on inner edges

both rear tyres close to tread wear bars

rear fog light fitted to top centre of rear screen

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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K466 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K466 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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K466 BWL is a 1992 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is K466 BWL safe to buy?

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