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MIW 86

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,130 mi
Last recorded156,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 86
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 156,130 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 154,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 151,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 149,285 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 147,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 146,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 144,871 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 143,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 137,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 137,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 133,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 128,561 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 125,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 121,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,964 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 114,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased limited inspection

nearside front tyre w rated

offside and nearside rear tyres h rated

offside front tyre v rated

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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MIW 86 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 MIW 86, 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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What year was MIW 86 registered?

MIW 86 is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is MIW 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 86 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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