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L408 MGM

2004 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Toyota Soarer120,372 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018
Pass 6 Feb 2011 120,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 108,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,452 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,452 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre nailed on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2006 90,275 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 90,268 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 87,426 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L408 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 120,372 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 L408 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L408 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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