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L137 WOT

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,541 mi
Last recorded198,541 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 WOT
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 198,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 198,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 196,040 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp beam patterns on limit

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft centre mount worn

Rear sub frame mounts worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 163,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 135,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade

Fail 28 Jun 2011 134,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front washer jets slightly blocked

rear wiper blade

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2009 124,898 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

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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L137 WOT is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 L137 WOT, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L137 WOT registered?

L137 WOT is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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