1996 Toyota Soarer 3.0L Petrol · P31 OKR
1996 Toyota Soarer (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 86,703 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA SOARER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P31 OKR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 86,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P31 OKR Mileage History
- 27/07/202377,269 mi
- 23/07/202481,818 mi+4,549 mi
- 23/07/202481,818 mi
- 12/08/202586,548 mi+4,730 mi
- 02/09/202586,703 mi+155 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P31 OKR 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 1996 Toyota Soarer (P31 OKR) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brakes on metal (1.2.1 (g))”; “Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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