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L4 SYX

1999 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,398 mi
Last recorded204,398 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SYX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 204,398 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 200,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 198,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 196,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 194,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 190,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 187,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 184,927 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 181,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 177,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 173,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 172,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 172,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 164,519 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 152,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 152,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 142,795 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 142,784 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 139,684 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 139,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s front tyre inner and outer walls scrubbing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 135,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 130,479 miles

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

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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L4 SYX is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L4 SYX, 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 L4 SYX registered?

L4 SYX is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is L4 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 SYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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