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K255 APF

1996 Toyota Soarer

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,388 mi
Last recorded109,388 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Soarer113,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 APF
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 109,388 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,897 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,896 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 108,488 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 108,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 107,098 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,998 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,998 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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K255 APF is a 1996 Toyota Soarer in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 113,489 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 K255 APF, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K255 APF registered?

K255 APF is a 1996 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is K255 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 APF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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