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H5 LDA

1997 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,423 mi
Last recorded168,423 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 LDA
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 168,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,453 miles

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

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2014 159,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r wing damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 153,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r panel has sharp edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 147,160 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 147,160 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 139,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 139,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 133,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 133,455 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 129,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 129,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 125,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,276 miles

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)

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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H5 LDA is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H5 LDA, 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 H5 LDA registered?

H5 LDA is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 20 July 1997.

Is H5 LDA safe to buy?

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