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R585 BLF

1997 Toyota Soarer

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,327 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 62,444 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,473 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 54,880 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,725 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 46,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,229 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,229 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,286 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,286 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R585 BLF is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R585 BLF, 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 R585 BLF registered?

R585 BLF is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R585 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 BLF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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