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R111 LEX

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,760 mi
Last recorded144,760 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 144,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under side rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2024 134,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under side rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2023 126,465 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,888 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 106,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 103,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,725 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,plastic oversills & undershields fitted.

slight surface corrosion to exhaust system,evidence of vehicle being stood without use.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,plastic oversills fitted,slight bind to osf brake.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 57,942 miles

n/side rear tyre getting low on tread

o/side rear shock absorber damp

slight exaust blow at both center silencers

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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R111 LEX is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R111 LEX, 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 R111 LEX registered?

R111 LEX is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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