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Toyota Soarer

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 108 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

108

Model Years

1997 to 2005

Years Covered

3

About the Toyota Soarer

The Toyota Soarer was MOT tested 108 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (1997 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 114,327 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 100,383 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 4000cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£790
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£3,153
Per month£263/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Toyota Soarer?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)
vs Toyota brand average+2% (84% avg)

Toyota Soarer by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200581%31100,383 mi
199993%41100,787 mi
199783%36114,327 mi

Questions about the Toyota Soarer

Is the Toyota Soarer reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (1997 to 2005), the Toyota Soarer averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 108 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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