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P208 PLM

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 PLM
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 136,473 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,915 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 135,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 126,436 miles

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

poor headlamp beam pattern

Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,476 miles

front brake slightly unbalanced tested in rbt 21%

headlamp beam pattern poor

offside seat belt fraying near limit

rear nearside hub shows slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2006 10,000 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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P208 PLM is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc 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 P208 PLM, 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 P208 PLM registered?

P208 PLM is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is P208 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 PLM 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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