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K970 SLW

1996 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,062 mi
Last recorded194,062 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Soarer113,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 SLW
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 194,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 189,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 189,782 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 186,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,252 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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K970 SLW is a 1996 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K970 SLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K970 SLW registered?

K970 SLW is a 1996 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is K970 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 SLW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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