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M580 VDO

1999 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Toyota Soarer132,058 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 VDO
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2015 138,473 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

fluid leak from power steering

oil leak oil filer area

Fail 10 Jun 2015 138,471 miles

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

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

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

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

fluid leak from power steering

oil leak oil filer area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,474 miles

Front brake pads worn

Noise from power steering

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 136,474 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads worn

Noise from power steering

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 131,353 miles

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 1 Jun 2012 126,235 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2011 119,667 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,290 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2008
Fail 12 Dec 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 108,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 101,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 101,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s/r c/v/j gaitor inner clip insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2005 94,041 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges within the limit.

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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M580 VDO is a 1999 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,490cc 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 M580 VDO, 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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M580 VDO is a 1999 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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