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MLZ 5362

1998 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5362
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Wing is corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 179,288 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 174,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 168,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 157,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 157,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Front headlight/indicator got condensation in

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Rear axle corroding

all coil springs corroding

handbrake readings a little low

Fail 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Front headlight/indicator got condensation in

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Rear axle corroding

all coil springs corroding

handbrake readings a little low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 28,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill outer skin. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seatbelt retracts with assistance.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 276,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 271,582 miles

both front tyes cracked and perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 271,582 miles

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

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

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

both front tyes cracked and perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 226,375 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

power steering pump noisey on load

slight engineoil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 260,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlight got condensation in

o/s/r handbrake squeals when applied

Pass 8 Mar 2013 256,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2013 256,098 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated.

n/s headlamp aim slightly low.

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall appears to be faulty, replace asap.

Pass 2 Mar 2012

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 247,052 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 247,052 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 242,093 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 26 Feb 2009 236,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 230,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007
Pass 3 Mar 2006 215,800 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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MLZ 5362 is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 MLZ 5362, 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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MLZ 5362 is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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