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Y197 MDA

2001 Toyota Soarer

Silver Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Soarer118,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 MDA
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2024 134,417 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely split on back side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 120,407 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,682 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,662 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 117,662 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack inner arm worn

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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Y197 MDA is a 2001 Toyota Soarer in Silver with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 118,860 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 Y197 MDA, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y197 MDA registered?

Y197 MDA is a 2001 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y197 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 MDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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