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L54 RKU

1994 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,166 mi
Last recorded178,166 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Soarer134,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL54 RKU
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 178,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 178,101 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2023 177,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 195,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 176,286 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 175,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 175,116 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 174,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 169,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering slightly heavy/noisey at idle & slight oil weeps from some components,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,front wiper blades split,ns h/lamp beam image vague,slight exhaust leak from manifold/head area

used wheels & tyres fitted,front tyres wearing on inner edges

various accumulative oil weeps,nsf shock absorber gaiter split,slight wear to front brake discs,LCD dash display slow to warm up & operate

Fail 29 May 2013

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front wiper blades split,ns headlamp beam image vague,slight exhaust leak from head/manifold area,various oil weeps.brake fluid level slightly low,front undershield fitted & slightly loose/insecure.mixed tyre brands fitted,

no current mileage displayed

nsf tyre worn on inner edge,nsf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake discs slightly worn,osf tyre outer sidewall scrubbed,

power steering slightly heavy/moisey at idle,level slightly low & oil weeps from pump/rack area.no mileage displayed,lcd dash disply/illumination & some mot related functiosn/requirements not displayed.inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,349 miles

oil leaks,exhaust leak,front tyres wearing on edges,slight play in both rear suspension upper arm rear bushes.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,398 miles

front & rear suspension components rusty,exhausts in poor condition,rear brake discs corroded,rear brakes binding slightly,slight oil leaks,slight play in steering rack mounts.

Fail 28 May 2011 150,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear suspension components rusty,exhausts in poor condition,rear brake discs corroded,rear brakes binding slightly,slight oil leaks,slight play in steering rack mounts.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 149,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

boot & bonnet prop/struts weak & not holding weight,headlamp lens discoloured & imgaes vague,slight perishing to some steering/suspension bushes,front undershield fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,

engine slightly smokey during/after prolonded idle/fast idle periods,

Pass 3 Dec 2008 149,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

boot & bonnet prop/struts weak & not holding weight,headlamp lens discoloured & imgaes vague,slight perishing to some steering/suspension bushes,front undershield fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,

engine slightly smokey during/after prolonded idle/fast idle periods,

Pass 27 Nov 2007 149,867 miles

headlamp beam images vague,front tyres wearing low & worn on edges,oil leak,slight play in both rear suspension upper arm inner rear bushesrear tyres wearing low.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 144,461 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 14,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2005 128,565 miles

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn to limit

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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L54 RKU is a 1994 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L54 RKU, 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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What year was L54 RKU registered?

L54 RKU is a 1994 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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