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K481 SBY

1999 Lexus Soarer

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus Soarer116,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 SBY
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,547 miles

Both front headlights have a product on the lens that could reduce light, replacement is advised.

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,075 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,225 miles

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

near side centre side repeater not working

off side front side repeater lens damage

Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side centre side repeater not working

off side front side repeater lens damage

Fail 16 Jun 2012 54,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side head light damaged

off side repeater lens damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,582 miles

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

off side head light damaged

off side repeater lens damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 51,766 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 51,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,194 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 50,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,641 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 42,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside tyre is rotationly and fitted to wrong wheel

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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K481 SBY is a 1999 Lexus Soarer in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 K481 SBY, 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 27 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K481 SBY registered?

K481 SBY is a 1999 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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