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H196 JDE

1998 Lexus Soarer

Gold Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,518 mi
Last recorded95,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 JDE
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 95,518 miles

o/s=n/s front tyres orn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,414 miles

Front Number Plate is smaller than regulation size.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 90,414 miles

Front Number Plate is smaller than regulation size.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,354 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 90,351 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,860 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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H196 JDE is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Gold with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H196 JDE, 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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What year was H196 JDE registered?

H196 JDE is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is H196 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H196 JDE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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