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L377 WGC

1998 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,744 mi
Last recorded193,744 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL377 WGC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 193,744 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 191,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 188,855 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge offside close to canvas

Fail 15 Nov 2021 188,855 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge offside close to canvas

Pass 17 Nov 2020 186,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 182,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 172,727 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 172,697 miles

Emissions not tested Due to incomplete exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 162,825 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 162,637 miles

Brake performance not tested bolt loose offside front caliper (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose bolt loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorbers not a matching pair.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 156,135 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorbers not a matching pair.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 154,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,180 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 151,128 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 148,439 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 143,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 135,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 128,730 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 124,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lens tarnished/discoloured & beam images vague,exhaust system starting to corrode & some heat shields loose,front wheel outer rims kerb scuffed,slight cuts & abrasions to nsf tyre outer sidewall,

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

slight play in ns & osf suspension upper & lower wishbone bushes,slight advanced play in nsr upper suspension wishbone rear bush,rear shock absorber dust boots split/insecure,boot struts weak & not holding weight of boot.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 124,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lens tarnished/discoloured & beam images vague,exhaust system starting to corrode & some heat shields loose,front wheel outer rims kerb scuffed,slight cuts & abrasions to nsf tyre outer sidewall,

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

slight play in ns & osf suspension upper & lower wishbone bushes,slight advanced play in nsr upper suspension wishbone rear bush,rear shock absorber dust boots split/insecure,boot struts weak & not holding weight of boot.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 119,905 miles

rear tyres wearing low,slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 119,905 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low,slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm bushes.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 111,423 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 111,421 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

front undertray fitted,inner rear arches & boot floor covered,boot strutd weak/not holding open.TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

h/lamp lens faded/discoloured,rear fog lamp faded,h/lamp beam images vague,wheel rims kerb scuffred,slight cuts & abrasions to outer tyre walls,rear shock dust boots split,slight play in rack mounts.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 100,079 miles

slight oil leaks. †stonechip in windscreen. †headlamp beam patterns faded. †slight play in both rear upper wishbone inner rear bushes. †boot interior covered. †

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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L377 WGC is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L377 WGC, 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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L377 WGC is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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