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Toyota Soarer

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 4,000 cc

L116 SHKMOT history

L116 SHK is a blue petrol Toyota Soarer first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,009 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L116 SHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Soarer
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L116 SHK was last recorded at 124,009 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 6,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,755 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,254 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,009 miles
  • 2022 – 117,755 miles
  • 2021 – 113,901 miles
  • 2020 – 110,799 miles
  • 2019 – 110,580 miles
  • 2018 – 110,408 miles
  • 2017 – 110,248 miles
  • 2016 – 109,626 miles
  • 2012 – 94,841 miles
  • 2011 – 90,552 miles
  • 2010 – 88,291 miles
  • 2009 – 84,531 miles
  • 2008 – 82,962 miles
  • 2007 – 80,731 miles
  • 2006 – 75,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    660304402384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    593738517576
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    538904803031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,009 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    709056392278
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,755 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,755 miles
    Test number
    280109461678
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,753 miles (+3,852)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,753 miles
    Test number
    768754134683
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,901 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,901 miles
    Test number
    379121857146
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,872 miles (+3,073)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,872 miles
    Test number
    445992312081
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,799 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,799 miles
    Test number
    570126341867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    402434596184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,580 miles (+172)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    749290764941
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass110,408 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    504860476167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  13. Fail110,408 miles (+160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,408 miles
    Test number
    756739402360
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge

  14. Pass110,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    714694711200
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail110,248 miles (+622)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    191165296145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass109,626 miles (+14,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,626 miles
    Test number
    355604210309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,841 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    568047872203
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass94,841 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    718147672250
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass90,552 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    675583861238
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass88,291 miles (+3,760)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    910836380277
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass84,531 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    742834079222
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  22. Pass82,962 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    113148988225
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths wearing low.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail82,962 miles (+2,231)4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    511408088285
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre tread depths wearing low.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass80,731 miles (+5,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,731 miles
    Test number
    772774387228
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass75,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    253522386242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail75,673 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    914878066229
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L116 SHK

Does L116 SHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L116 SHK is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L116 SHK?
The MOT on L116 SHK is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L116 SHK done?
L116 SHK was recorded at 124,009 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has L116 SHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L116 SHK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L116 SHK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L116 SHK find?
L116 SHK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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