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J304 BJN

1998 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,847 mi
Last recorded116,847 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Soarer118,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 BJN
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,847 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 116,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

discs slightly corroded due to vehicle been standing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 115,593 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 18 Jul 2009 113,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 109,640 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,353 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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J304 BJN is a 1998 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 J304 BJN, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J304 BJN registered?

J304 BJN is a 1998 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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