1992 Toyota Soarer 2.5L Petrol · J388 CPU
1992 Toyota Soarer (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 126,955 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA SOARER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J388 CPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 126,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J388 CPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Toyota Soarer (J388 CPU) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”.
J388 CPU Mileage History
- 10/10/2022124,498 mi
- 16/05/2024125,218 mi+720 mi
- 17/05/2024125,222 mi+4 mi
- 12/05/2025126,924 mi+1,702 mi
- 12/05/2025126,955 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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