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L478 SGU

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,110 mi
Last recorded211,110 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2006 211,110 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 210,725 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for L478 SGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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