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Y7 RMS

2001 Toyota Soarer

Purple Petrol 4290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Soarer118,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 RMS
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,290cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 155,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 155,003 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,362 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 154,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 154,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 153,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 153,617 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,188 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 150,188 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,546 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2017 122,559 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,832 miles

engine management light

o/s/r tyre tread getting very low inside edge

tail end exhaust pipes rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,885 miles

n/s tail end exhaust pipe missing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,883 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine managament light on

n/s tail end exhaust pipe missing

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,918 miles

outer sills have covers fitted

slight judder n/s/r brake disc

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,280 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight judder n/s/r brake disc

Fail 6 Feb 2013 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

slight judder n/s/r brake disc

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,951 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,742 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Puncture in shoulder of nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 60,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,528 miles

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

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

both headlamps on max upper limit

Fail 18 Oct 2007 58,528 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

both headlamps on max upper limit

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,758 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 53,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 53,057 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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Y7 RMS is a 2001 Toyota Soarer in Purple with a 4,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y7 RMS, 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.

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What year was Y7 RMS registered?

Y7 RMS is a 2001 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y7 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 RMS shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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