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L273 TJK

1999 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,098 mi
Last recorded141,098 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL273 TJK
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,098 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 139,203 miles

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 138,214 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 132,041 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheilds corroded and loose

Fail 13 Aug 2014 132,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheilds corroded and loose

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,032 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,756 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,514 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 98,514 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,070 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front & rear pads low

Fail 14 Jul 2006 81,968 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L273 TJK is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 132,058 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 L273 TJK, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L273 TJK is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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