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J559 GGP

1996 Lexus Soarer

Black Petrol 4400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Lexus Soarer98,211 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 GGP
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022
Pass 14 Sep 2013 210,428 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 210,295 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Slight Leak From Gearbox Cooler In Radiator

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 9 Aug 2011 209,803 miles

Both Front Discs Slightly Corroded

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edges

Engine Has Slight Oil Leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 207,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 204,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 204,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 196,611 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 195,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 188,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 187,060 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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J559 GGP is a 1996 Lexus Soarer in Black with a 4,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 J559 GGP, 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 30 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J559 GGP registered?

J559 GGP is a 1996 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is J559 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J559 GGP 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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