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L163 SOO

1998 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

225,120 mi
Last recorded225,120 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL163 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 225,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 220,551 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2017 218,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Nov 2016 215,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 211,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 209,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 208,322 miles

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 Front 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 27 Jul 2013 208,322 miles

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

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

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 Front 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 28 Feb 2013 207,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 205,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 201,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 198,219 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 187,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 180,736 miles

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

both rear tyres signs of partial failure of its stucture 255/40/17

Pass 12 Oct 2007 173,927 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 165,023 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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L163 SOO is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 L163 SOO, 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 L163 SOO registered?

L163 SOO is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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