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H218 KDY

1996 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,211 mi
Last recorded98,211 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus Soarer98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 KDY
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,211 miles

1 dampness on steering system

2 dampness on front and rear shock obsorber

3 corrosion on suspension pipes

4 brake fluid level below max

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

4 brake fluid level below max

1 dampness on steering system

2 dampness on front and rear shock obsorber

3 corrosion on suspension pipes

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,806 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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H218 KDY is a 1996 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 H218 KDY, 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 30 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H218 KDY registered?

H218 KDY is a 1996 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 16 April 1996.

Is H218 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H218 KDY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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