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P299 JAL

1997 Toyota Soarer

White Lpg 3968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,684 mi
Last recorded155,684 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 JAL
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 155,684 miles

General under body corrosion and to suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 159,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 152,071 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 149,496 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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P299 JAL is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in White with a 3,968cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P299 JAL, 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 P299 JAL registered?

P299 JAL is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P299 JAL safe to buy?

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