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M409 GRT

1999 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 GRT
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 146,858 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both head lamps plastic lenses disclosures cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 140,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 136,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 136,236 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 136,234 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 134,455 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 134,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,476 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 125,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 116,990 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 116,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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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M409 GRT is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 132,058 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 M409 GRT, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M409 GRT registered?

M409 GRT is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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