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K998 BJA

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,054 mi
Last recorded170,054 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK998 BJA
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 170,054 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 156,465 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 156,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 141,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 126,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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K998 BJA is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 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 K998 BJA, 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 29 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 K998 BJA registered?

K998 BJA is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is K998 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K998 BJA 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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