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P5 RGC

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 RGC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 113,369 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 24 May 2023 113,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,166 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,163 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019
Pass 12 Jan 2018

Front registration plate has a crack

both rear tyres are getting low

headlamp beam images could be better

Fail 12 Jan 2018

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate has a crack

both rear tyres are getting low

headlamp beam images could be better

Fail 7 Aug 2017

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 150,261 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 145,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 141,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 136,739 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,680 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,151 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 121,166 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 121,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,922 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,642 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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P5 RGC is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P5 RGC, 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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P5 RGC is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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