
Toyota Soarer
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,960 cc
L3 SOAMOT history
L3 SOA is a red petrol Toyota Soarer first used on 13 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 159,779 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 159,779 km
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 434 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Soarer
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,960 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 13 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SOA was last recorded at 159,779 km on 8 Jun 2024, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,778 km · 1 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 km
- Average per year
- 434 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,779 km
- 2023 – 157,978 km
- 2020 – 156,917 km
- 2019 – 156,388 km
- 2018 – 155,068 km
- 2017 – 154,622 km
- 2015 – 153,672 km
- 2013 – 152,795 km
- 2012 – 152,015 km
- 2010 – 146,118 km
- 2008 – 152,787 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,779 km (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 159,779 km
- Test number
- 570784089039
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail159,778 km (+3)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,778 km
- Test number
- 422602577382
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail159,775 km (+1,797)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,775 km
- Test number
- 821501672066
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose at joint saucing leak & pipe to be loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass157,978 km (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 157,978 km
- Test number
- 653824899837
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail157,977 km (+1,060)2 dangerous14 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,977 km
- Test number
- 129474570267
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Doesn’t open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake test carried out by decelermeter as vehicle to low
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass156,917 km (+529)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 156,917 km
- Test number
- 929725571041
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear and nearside front. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryStonechips to nearside of windscreen.
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass156,388 km (+1,320)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 156,388 km
- Test number
- 194658635663
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass155,068 km (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 155,068 km
- Test number
- 462234680283
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox lower pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc"s corroded
Fail155,067 km (+445)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,067 km
- Test number
- 454860824425
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge and slightly stepping
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox lower pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc"s corroded
Pass154,622 km (+950)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 154,622 km
- Test number
- 423563210981
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass153,672 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 153,672 km
- Test number
- 957035135110
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing/cracking
Fail153,672 miles (+415)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,672 miles
- Test number
- 979735035123
- FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteNearside front tyre perishing/cracking
Pass153,257 miles (+462)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 153,257 miles
- Test number
- 656090664169
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front headlamp aim image faint
- NoteMiddle brake light not working
Pass152,795 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 152,795 miles
- Test number
- 648217053172
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail152,795 km2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,795 km
- Test number
- 665687953177
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass152,024 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 152,024 miles
- Test number
- 939898952125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteWiper's split
Fail152,015 km1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,015 km
- Test number
- 207864552412
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteWiper's split
Pass149,317 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 149,317 miles
- Test number
- 886444451130
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront pads wearing thin
- NoteSmall stone chips on front screen
Pass146,118 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 146,118 km
- Test number
- 322753160111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,888 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 144,888 miles
- Test number
- 270080679470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,819 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,819 miles
- Test number
- 844686869175
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass152,787 km1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 152,787 km
- Test number
- 272393828464
- DangerousOffside front brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear brake hose ferrules corroded
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass151,780 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 151,780 miles
- Test number
- 461812027153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L3 SOA
- Does L3 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 SOA expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SOA?
- The MOT on L3 SOA expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 SOA done?
- L3 SOA was recorded at 159,779 km at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 434 km a year.
- Has L3 SOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SOA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 SOA 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 L3 SOA find?
- L3 SOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: steering column top bearing slightly worn.
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