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IUI 9896

1998 Lexus Soarer

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,873 mi
Last recorded57,873 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 9896
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 57,873 miles

Front bumper insecure at sides.

Nearside and offside rear suspension level sensor rods disconnected.

Nearside front suspension level sensor rod disconnected.

Fail 18 May 2010 57,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure at sides.

Nearside and offside rear suspension level sensor rods disconnected.

Nearside front suspension level sensor rod disconnected.

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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IUI 9896 is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 IUI 9896, 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 IUI 9896 registered?

IUI 9896 is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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