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L28 NCL

2005 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 NCL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 96,641 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,043 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 129,430 miles

01/01/1992 engine fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2014 129,354 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 129,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 127,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 123,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,778 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2008 106,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 97,769 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,706 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamp beam patterns weak

osf tyre worn on inside edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jun 2006 88,706 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

osf tyre worn on inside edge

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear brake pads worn low

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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L28 NCL is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 117,394 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 L28 NCL, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L28 NCL registered?

L28 NCL is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is L28 NCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L28 NCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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