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R209 ANB

1997 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 ANB
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,234 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,014 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 112,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NAIL WITHIN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,801 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,801 miles

Central Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,388 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 99,962 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 99,962 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 96,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,176 miles

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

o/s+N/S /F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front registration plate is cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,537 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,485 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,612 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 69,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 64,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 59,728 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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R209 ANB is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R209 ANB, 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 R209 ANB registered?

R209 ANB is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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