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J531 WRX

1998 Lexus Soarer

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 WRX
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 129,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 241,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

timing belt cover open

Pass 30 Jan 2012 231,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 218,332 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 211,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 202,846 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 198,863 miles

BOTH HAEDLAMP IMAGES POOR

Pass 19 Dec 2006 187,586 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 184,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 170,071 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 170,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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J531 WRX is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J531 WRX, 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 J531 WRX registered?

J531 WRX is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 22 July 1998.

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The MOT history for J531 WRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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