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L17 TCC

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,785 mi
Last recorded130,785 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 TCC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 130,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 130,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 129,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear fog lamp poor fitting

Pass 15 May 2012 129,716 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear fog lamp poor fitting

Fail 16 May 2011 129,363 miles

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

r/h front w/wiper poor effi

rear fog lamp poor effi and colour

rusty under car

Pass 16 May 2011 129,363 miles

r/h front w/wiper poor effi

rear fog lamp poor effi and colour

rusty under car

Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,725 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,324 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 108,597 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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L17 TCC is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L17 TCC, 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.

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What year was L17 TCC registered?

L17 TCC is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is L17 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 TCC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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