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Toyota Soarer

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 108 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

108

Best Year

1999 (93%)

Years Covered

3

About the Toyota Soarer

The Toyota Soarer has been tested 108 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1997 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 41 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 81%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

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)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,757
Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Toyota Soarer?

vs national average+4% (82% avg)
vs Toyota brand average+2% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

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

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