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L590 BGA

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,960 mi
Last recorded240,960 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL590 BGA
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 240,960 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 239,327 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 237,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 231,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 226,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 223,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 215,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 244,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 210,404 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 210,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 31 Jan 2011 209,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 209,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 205,726 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 205,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 203,033 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 194,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 194,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 189,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 189,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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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L590 BGA is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 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 L590 BGA, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L590 BGA is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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