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K208 LMY

1997 Lexus Soarer

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,690 mi
Last recorded137,690 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK208 LMY
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 137,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour And offside front sidelights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction light inop

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to y pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2019 137,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour And offside front sidelights blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction light inop

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to y pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 133,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 132,215 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 132,215 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 132,214 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2014 118,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 112,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 112,837 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs light corrosion

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,143 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,465 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,453 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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K208 LMY is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 129,071 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 K208 LMY, 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 29 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K208 LMY is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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