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K183 FNT

1993 Lexus Soarer

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Lexus Soarer133,616 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 FNT
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025
Pass 27 Oct 2017 174,500 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle has stretched tyres but not excessively

Fail 4 Mar 2016

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 1,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 169,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 166,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear slight bind on brake

Pass 9 Jun 2011 161,897 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 161,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 159,929 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE FRONT N/S/ AND O/S/ LOWER SUPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE WORN

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 8 Jun 2010 159,929 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE FRONT N/S/ AND O/S/ LOWER SUPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE WORN

THE STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 9 Oct 2009 153,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 142,109 miles

VISUAL CHECK ON O/S REAR SEAT BELT (CHILD SEATFITTED)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 130,348 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 121,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 120,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 120,890 miles

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

1,CHILD SEAT FITTED TO O/S/R SEAT AT TIME OF MOT SO THE CHILD SEAT WAS TESTED †2,FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE LOW †3,SLIGHT WEAR O/S/F LOWER ARM BALL JOINT †4,SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S/R WHEEL RIM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K183 FNT is a 1993 Lexus Soarer in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 133,616 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 K183 FNT, 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 33 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K183 FNT registered?

K183 FNT is a 1993 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K183 FNT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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