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J88 KJM

1998 Lexus Soarer

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 KJM
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all brake padds getting low

all brake pipe corroded

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 190,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 190,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 188,996 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o//s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 188,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all discs rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise no centre mirror

Pass 10 Jul 2010 185,884 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 185,040 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 183,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,565 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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J88 KJM is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J88 KJM, 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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J88 KJM is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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