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P990 YGK

1998 Toyota Soarer

Maroon Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,328 mi
Last recorded48,328 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 YGK
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,328 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 235,954 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 228,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

knock on on front of vehicle unable to find source

Fail 13 Oct 2011 228,704 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knock on on front of vehicle unable to find source

Pass 17 Feb 2010 180,946 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2010 180,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2010 180,210 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 153,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 119,879 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 119,864 miles

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

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

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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P990 YGK is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Maroon with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 P990 YGK, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P990 YGK?

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What year was P990 YGK registered?

P990 YGK is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is P990 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 YGK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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