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H116 JLC

1998 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 JLC
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 127,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 126,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jan 2022 126,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad looks low on a visual inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,522 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 125,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 124,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 119,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 115,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 112,728 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 110,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 107,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 100,884 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 100,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 93,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 88,227 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Soarer?

Based on 2,195 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
3,338
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
fog lamp not working 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
brake binding 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 52
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H116 JLC is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 134,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H116 JLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H116 JLC is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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