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H298 ATV

1998 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 ATV
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2008 93,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play offside rear suspension compensator linkage

slight play steering column

Pass 15 Feb 2008 93,951 miles

slight play offside rear suspension compensator linkage

slight play steering column

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,775 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,658 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f +o/s/r inner tyre walls split but not down to cords at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2006 82,757 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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H298 ATV is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H298 ATV, 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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H298 ATV is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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