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H848 XWW

1998 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,024 mi
Last recorded116,024 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 XWW
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,024 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 112,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 10,208 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 10,208 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,340 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 98,258 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 95,636 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 92,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 89,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 83,248 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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H848 XWW is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H848 XWW, 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 H848 XWW registered?

H848 XWW is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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