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J168 NLO

1991 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,687 mi
Last recorded189,687 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Lexus Soarer140,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 NLO
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 189,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 180,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 178,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 178,544 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 178,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 175,857 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 174,335 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 174,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 172,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 170,276 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 168,966 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 168,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2007 166,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 166,286 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 162,040 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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J168 NLO is a 1991 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 140,194 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 J168 NLO, 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 35 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J168 NLO registered?

J168 NLO is a 1991 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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