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R236 KDS

1998 Toyota Soarer

White Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,458 mi
Last recorded148,458 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 148,458 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,243 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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R236 KDS is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in White with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R236 KDS, 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.

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What year was R236 KDS registered?

R236 KDS is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R236 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 KDS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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