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Toyota Soarer

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,960 cc

L40 GTLMOT history

L40 GTL is a green petrol Toyota Soarer first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,211 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2026
Mileage
83,211 km
At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,148 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Soarer
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GTL was last recorded at 83,211 km on 10 Feb 2025, 3,516 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,695 km · 30 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,516 km
Average per year
3,148 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,211 km
  • 2023 – 79,695 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,211 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,211 km (+3,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,211 km
    Test number
    347358994358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,695 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,695 km
    Test number
    913338034499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail244,151 miles (+584)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,151 miles
    Test number
    946266678855
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass243,567 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    243,567 miles
    Test number
    804644575951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass240,238 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    240,238 miles
    Test number
    379811225174
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass239,724 miles (+2,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    239,724 miles
    Test number
    898253724219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass236,851 miles (+5,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    236,851 miles
    Test number
    255292213175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass231,723 miles (+12,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    231,723 miles
    Test number
    596425912160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass219,215 miles (+11,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    219,215 miles
    Test number
    856811511190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass208,103 miles (+16,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    208,103 miles
    Test number
    350042110136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass192,003 miles (+13,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    192,003 miles
    Test number
    620583019112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,781 miles (+9,440)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    178,781 miles
    Test number
    861494918134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass169,341 miles (+10,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    169,341 miles
    Test number
    431206687030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS INNER BUSHES

  14. Pass158,433 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    158,433 miles
    Test number
    434280996005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,050 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,050 miles
    Test number
    611472286098
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L40 GTL

Does L40 GTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 GTL expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 GTL?
The MOT on L40 GTL expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 GTL done?
L40 GTL was recorded at 83,211 km at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 3,148 km a year.
Has L40 GTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GTL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on L40 GTL 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 L40 GTL find?
L40 GTL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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