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M207 ELM

1997 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 ELM
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 119,213 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 87,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M207 ELM is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M207 ELM, 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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What year was M207 ELM registered?

M207 ELM is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is M207 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M207 ELM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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