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H5 SDK

1997 Lexus Soarer

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,876 mi
Last recorded140,876 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 SDK
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2016 140,876 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 137,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 136,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 135,887 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 135,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 132,179 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,537 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 124,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 118,105 miles

Battery insecure

tyres all round [cracking on inside wall]

Fail 16 Jan 2009 118,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres all round [cracking on inside wall]

Pass 2 Oct 2007

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 110,507 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles o/s/front wall abrasions

very little reserve lever travel to handbrake

Fail 15 Jun 2006 11,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different tyres fitted front and rear but matched pairs

o/s/front tyre wall abrassions and starting to show signs of cracking

very little reserve handbrake lever travel

Pass 30 Mar 2006 109,399 miles

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 SDK is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H5 SDK, 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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H5 SDK is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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