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J131 WOB

1999 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Lexus Soarer116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 WOB
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 128,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 128,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

centre stop lamp not working

handbrake tell-tale lamp not working

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & inner sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 122,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,093 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 1 Aug 2007 88,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 88,857 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,110 miles

o/s and n/s front lower wishbones inner bushes worn close to excessive

Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,103 miles

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

o/s and n/s front lower wishbones inner bushes worn close to excessive

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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J131 WOB is a 1999 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 J131 WOB, 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 27 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J131 WOB registered?

J131 WOB is a 1999 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is J131 WOB safe to buy?

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