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P184 RYB

1997 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,503 mi
Last recorded125,503 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 RYB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 125,503 miles

All (4) tyres stretched on wheel rims

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 125,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure Both sides. (4.1.1 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Both sides lock washers adrift both sides. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Fixings Loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All (4) tyres over streched on wheel rims.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides due to back plate fitment. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater insecure Both sides. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn too the LIMIT in edges (over streched) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Edges worn too the LIMIT (over streched) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Front disc back plates loose both sides rubbing brake disc.

Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,780 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 Apr 2025 120,769 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,024 miles

All tyres stretched

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

All tyres stretched

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,198 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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P184 RYB is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P184 RYB, 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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P184 RYB is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 9 March 1997.

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