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M642 VRB

1994 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Soarer134,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM642 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,232 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 123,424 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 112,717 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,503 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)

all 4 tyres stretched

Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,926 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,407 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,405 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,314 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,314 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 83,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,897 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 78,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 66,573 miles

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

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

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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M642 VRB is a 1994 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 134,866 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 M642 VRB, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M642 VRB registered?

M642 VRB is a 1994 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M642 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M642 VRB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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