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L208 NMJ

1999 Lexus Soarer

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,780 mi
Last recorded145,780 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Lexus Soarer116,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 NMJ
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 145,780 miles

battery tray has heavy surface corrosion

nearside rear outer sill area has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2012 140,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 140,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery defective

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,954 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 136,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 136,362 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Fail 5 Aug 2009 136,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2008 135,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 132,949 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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L208 NMJ is a 1999 Lexus Soarer in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L208 NMJ, 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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L208 NMJ is a 1999 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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