MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
coolant leaking
oil leak
How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?
Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L478 SGU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L478 SGU, 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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What year was L478 SGU registered?
L478 SGU is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is L478 SGU safe to buy?
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