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M385 DBY

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

272,890 mi
Last recorded272,890 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 272,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 253,299 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 252,169 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2018 252,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 249,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2017 249,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2016 247,373 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing inner edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded End of nearside front to rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate in poor condition.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 225,794 miles

Corrosion started end of nearside front to rear brake pipe.

Corrosion started rear suspension air pipes.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside rear outer brake pad looks more worn than others.

Oil leak noted-possible power steering fluid leak around rack/pipes area.

Slight blow centre exhaust box.

Slight wear both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes.

Some corrosion nearside front brake disc inner surface.

Traction control(not stability control) light is illuminated.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 203,692 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low-nearside worse.

Engine oil leak.

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Slight wear both rear top suspension arm inner bushes.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 177,463 miles

Corrosion started to rear suspension and brake pipes.

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 rear tyre inner sidewall splittins/signs of being run flat.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 161,846 miles

Battery insecure.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 146,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 145,420 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 128,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 109,243 miles

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

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 31 May 2007 93,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 83,721 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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M385 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 M385 DBY, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M385 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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