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K838 EMO

1993 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,888 mi
Last recorded143,888 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota Soarer115,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 EMO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,888 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 141,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 135,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 132,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 132,910 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 130,908 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 14 Nov 2012 128,629 miles

front and rear tyres worn to tread markers

Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front and rear tyres worn to tread markers

Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,428 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,804 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 115,803 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,738 miles

Nearside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 103,455 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 89,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 89,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K838 EMO is a 1993 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K838 EMO, 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 K838 EMO registered?

K838 EMO is a 1993 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K838 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 EMO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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