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L126 HEN

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,997 mi
Last recorded118,997 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL126 HEN
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 118,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 118,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,236 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,630 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 112,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 111,016 miles

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)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 110,590 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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L126 HEN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L126 HEN, 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 L126 HEN registered?

L126 HEN is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is L126 HEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L126 HEN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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