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R931 LVE

1997 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Soarer124,686 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 LVE
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024
Pass 15 Dec 2022
Pass 7 Dec 2021
Pass 2 Dec 2020
Fail 2 Dec 2020

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019
Fail 10 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,108 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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,108 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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,678 miles

offside frony brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,747 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,245 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 83,245 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,674 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 79,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 77,976 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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R931 LVE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R931 LVE, 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 R931 LVE registered?

R931 LVE is a 1997 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R931 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 LVE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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