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L222 URK

1997 Lexus Soarer

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 URK
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024
Pass 9 May 2023

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 159,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 159,048 miles

New instrument cluster fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,268 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2015 124,268 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,393 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear diff seal oil leak on N/S & O/S driveshafts

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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L222 URK is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 L222 URK, 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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What year was L222 URK registered?

L222 URK is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is L222 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 URK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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