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K870 SBY

1993 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,137 mi
Last recorded209,137 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Lexus Soarer133,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 SBY
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 209,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 209,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 203,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrosion and repairs to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2012 195,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 195,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 187,698 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 187,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 179,350 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 169,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 169,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 157,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 157,103 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 139,062 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 139,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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K870 SBY is a 1993 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K870 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 33 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K870 SBY?

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What year was K870 SBY registered?

K870 SBY is a 1993 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K870 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K870 SBY shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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