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H293 POO

1998 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH293 POO
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 144,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 141,068 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

nearside front tyre and offside front tyre both cut on sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2012 124,587 miles

suspension ball joint covers leaking grease

Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

suspension ball joint covers leaking grease

Pass 21 Feb 2011 114,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 108,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,828 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 92,500 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 92,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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H293 POO is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H293 POO, 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 H293 POO registered?

H293 POO is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is H293 POO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H293 POO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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