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L396 XLP

2002 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 XLP
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,857 miles

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

gearbox leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

slight leak from power steering

Fail 11 Apr 2008 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f hlamp aimnot checked

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,033 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diff oil leaks

transmission leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2006 70,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 70,337 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

tranmission leaks

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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L396 XLP is a 2002 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 L396 XLP, 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 24 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L396 XLP is a 2002 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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