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L398 UMB

1994 Toyota Soarer

Black Lpg 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

260,999 mi
Last recorded260,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Soarer134,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 UMB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 260,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 255,989 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 249,870 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 246,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 244,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 243,069 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 219,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 199,453 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 199,453 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 197,278 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

slight power steering leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 197,278 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

slight power steering leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 184,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 184,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 172,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 169,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 163,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 159,179 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 149,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 139,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 130,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,668 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 118,442 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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L398 UMB is a 1994 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 134,866 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 L398 UMB, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L398 UMB is a 1994 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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