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N896 LAG

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 LAG
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 121,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 118,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 110,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 109,811 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 99,931 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 87,951 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO. PLATES SHOW SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

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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N896 LAG is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 124,686 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 N896 LAG, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N896 LAG registered?

N896 LAG is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is N896 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 LAG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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