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H339 GBD

1997 Lexus Soarer

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,951 mi
Last recorded169,951 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH339 GBD
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 169,951 miles

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

coolent leak

fuel flap difficult to open

rear number plate cracked slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2009 169,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

coolent leak

fuel flap difficult to open

rear number plate cracked slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2008 158,952 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 158,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 138,330 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2006 128,351 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 127,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H339 GBD is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,071 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 H339 GBD, 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 29 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H339 GBD registered?

H339 GBD is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is H339 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H339 GBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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