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H516 EAE

1998 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 EAE
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,430 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,353 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,347 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Oil leaks

Rear discs heavley corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perished and outer sidewall cut

Pass 26 May 2011 111,427 miles

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

boot struts weak & not jolding open,battery insecure,rera brake pads worn,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered

bsr fog lamp innop,osr outer sill starting to corrode,various underbody parts,fittings & panelling starting to corrode,front undertray fitted,long h/brake travel & limited reserve available.rear discs worn,corroded & general poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 110,662 miles

slightly long travel on handbrake,rear brake disc faces rusty,oil leaks,front undertray fitted.

Pass 23 May 2009 110,209 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

boot struts weak & not holding boot open

front undershield fitted,battery & air filter insecure,osr outer body sill starting to corrode,slight play in osf lower suspension wishbone rear mounting bush.long h/brake travel & limited reserfve available,

rera brake discs in poor condition,slight cuts/abrasions to osr tyre outer sidewall,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

Fail 27 May 2008 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

inner rear arches & boot floor covered,boot struiuts weak & not holding boot open.

osf inner door panel/arm rest damaged & insecure.slight twist in front seat belts,slight kerb damage to rear wheel outer rims,nsr tyre odd brand,slight corrosion to osr outer body sill & evidence of previous repair.battery insecure/clamp missing

rear brake discs in poor condition,some brake pad wears getting low,long h/brake travel,cuts/abrasions & kerb damage to nsf tyre & wheel outer rim,evidence of nsr tyre having been run flat/underinflated,

Pass 27 May 2008 108,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

inner rear arches & boot floor covered,boot struiuts weak & not holding boot open.

osf inner door panel/arm rest damaged & insecure.slight twist in front seat belts,slight kerb damage to rear wheel outer rims,nsr tyre odd brand,slight corrosion to osr outer body sill & evidence of previous repair.battery insecure/clamp missing

rear brake discs in poor condition,some brake pad wears getting low,long h/brake travel,cuts/abrasions & kerb damage to nsf tyre & wheel outer rim,evidence of nsr tyre having been run flat/underinflated,

Pass 3 May 2007 106,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 106,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from rear diff,o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 May 2006 105,031 miles

front undertray fitted,nsf brake binding slightly,front wipers slightly smeary,boot floor & inner rear arches covered.

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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H516 EAE is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H516 EAE, 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 H516 EAE registered?

H516 EAE is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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The MOT history for H516 EAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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