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L888 APB

1993 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Toyota Soarer115,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 APB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 83,086 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side front slight brake binding

off side front upper ball joint dust cover slighty leaking grease

Fail 21 Dec 2011 83,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamp patterns weak

offside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2009 82,002 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 80,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,473 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,076 miles

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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L888 APB is a 1993 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 115,716 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 L888 APB, 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 33 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 L888 APB registered?

L888 APB is a 1993 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L888 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 APB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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