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M555 LAS

1996 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Lexus Soarer98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 LAS
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,566 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M555 LAS is a 1996 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M555 LAS, 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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What year was M555 LAS registered?

M555 LAS is a 1996 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M555 LAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 LAS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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