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K540 APD

1996 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,290 mi
Last recorded164,290 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Soarer113,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 APD
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 164,290 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 162,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 159,802 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,219 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 149,213 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 145,862 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 145,862 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 141,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 141,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 13,836 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 13,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,836 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 133,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2008 133,141 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 112,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,670 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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K540 APD is a 1996 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 113,489 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 K540 APD, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K540 APD registered?

K540 APD is a 1996 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is K540 APD safe to buy?

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