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J656 PCW

1998 Toyota Lexus

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lexus123,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 PCW
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 142,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 141,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 141,536 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side inner stop light not working

How Reliable is the Toyota Lexus?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
fog lamp not working 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
brake binding 20
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J656 PCW is a 1998 Toyota Lexus in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,973 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 Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J656 PCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lexus typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J656 PCW registered?

J656 PCW is a 1998 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is J656 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J656 PCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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