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L300 CGM

1996 Lexus Soarer

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Lexus Soarer98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 CGM
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage - NOT to cords

Fail 12 Aug 2016 71,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage - NOT to cords

Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,730 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,431 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,681 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

small cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,420 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,414 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,932 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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L300 CGM is a 1996 Lexus Soarer in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 L300 CGM, 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 30 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L300 CGM is a 1996 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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