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J243 TFC

1991 Toyota Soarer

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Soarer123,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 TFC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 143,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2010 124,787 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 142,780 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 138,818 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 138,818 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 133,777 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 133,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 129,010 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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J243 TFC is a 1991 Toyota Soarer in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 123,037 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 J243 TFC, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J243 TFC registered?

J243 TFC is a 1991 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J243 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J243 TFC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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