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R654 KAW

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 KAW
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 163,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to 2mm tread depth and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn to 2mm tread depth and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 149,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 138,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 128,346 miles

Central Rear bulbs out in 3rd brakelight

Offside Front tyre, cut in inner sidewall

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 111,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 105,701 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 97,117 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 97,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,927 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 93,927 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,590 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 72,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 68,374 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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R654 KAW is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R654 KAW, 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 R654 KAW registered?

R654 KAW is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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