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M299 VGR

2008 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,458 mi
Last recorded181,458 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Soarer128,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 VGR
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 181,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 178,670 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 175,586 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 175,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 172,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 169,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 168,790 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 168,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 166,245 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 157,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 152,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 142,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 142,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,779 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 139,957 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 139,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 139,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 137,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 132,946 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 132,923 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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M299 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 128,288 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 M299 VGR, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M299 VGR is a 2008 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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