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L40 GTL

1999 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,211 mi
Last recorded83,211 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 GTL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 83,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 244,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 243,567 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 1 May 2015 240,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 239,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 236,851 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 231,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 219,215 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 208,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 192,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 178,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 169,341 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES

Pass 31 Mar 2006 158,433 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 158,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L40 GTL is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L40 GTL, 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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What year was L40 GTL registered?

L40 GTL is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is L40 GTL safe to buy?

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