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P588 SVW

1996 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,367 mi
Last recorded117,367 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Soarer113,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 SVW
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 114,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 111,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 111,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,738 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 104,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,381 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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P588 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 113,489 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 P588 SVW, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P588 SVW registered?

P588 SVW is a 1996 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P588 SVW safe to buy?

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