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J738 PCW

1992 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,938 mi
Last recorded208,938 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1992 Lexus Soarer130,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 PCW
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 208,938 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 208,924 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside inner brake light n/w

Fail 26 Oct 2016 208,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside inner brake light n/w

Pass 14 Sep 2015 208,570 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 207,455 miles

underside of vehicle poor and rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 207,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 205,034 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2012 205,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 204,983 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 204,981 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 203,424 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 202,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 202,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cooling system boils even though cooling fan works

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,093 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 20,093 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,153 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J738 PCW is a 1992 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 130,897 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 J738 PCW, 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 34 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J738 PCW is a 1992 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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