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L424 SGW

1994 Toyota Soarer

Purple Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

233,936 mi
Last recorded233,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Soarer134,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL424 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 233,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 231,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 228,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 225,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 225,233 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 224,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 224,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 224,546 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 213,574 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 213,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 198,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 185,277 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

incorrect flexi hose fitted to osf and slightly insecure

nsr inner position lamp not working

rear fog lamp tell tail not visable from driving position

slight bind from osr brake

slight grabbing from front brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2011 184,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs poor condition

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

incorrect flexi hose fitted to osf and slightly insecure

nsr inner position lamp not working

rear fog lamp tell tail not visable from driving position

slight bind from osr brake

slight grabbing from front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 169,928 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 169,928 miles

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

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

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)

unable to fully inspect all brake pads

Pass 9 Dec 2009 156,909 miles

advise front number plate.

both front tyres getting low on inner edges.

chips in w/screen.

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 127,497 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 127,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 116,626 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 116,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 110,819 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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L424 SGW is a 1994 Toyota Soarer in Purple with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 L424 SGW, 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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L424 SGW is a 1994 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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