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L249 WOW

2001 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,798 mi
Last recorded139,798 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Soarer118,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL249 WOW
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2024 139,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,480 miles

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 139,479 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached missing bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached missing bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,171 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 135,167 miles

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

poor dip beam patterns to both headlamps

Pass 14 Mar 2019 132,429 miles

poor dip pattern to headlamps

Fail 28 Feb 2019 132,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

poor dip pattern to headlamps

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,582 miles

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2018 131,579 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres are heavily perrished (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2013 130,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 130,176 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 128,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 124,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 122,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 112,930 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 112,930 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 101,290 miles

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

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

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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L249 WOW is a 2001 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 118,860 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 L249 WOW, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L249 WOW is a 2001 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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