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M810 MYR

1997 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,000 mi
Last recorded172,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM810 MYR
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 172,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 163,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 163,548 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 155,432 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,747 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 147,747 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019

Speedometer cannot be illuminated flickering excessively (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 139,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 139,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf brake seized has no free play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nsf wheel has no free play MOT FAIL

Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has large / age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 138,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engige worning ligt is on.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 136,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engige worning ligt is on.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 135,162 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake discs pitted/corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 132,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs severly pitted

unable to see brake pads due to restrict vissibility

Fail 20 Jul 2012 132,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs severly pitted

unable to see brake pads due to restrict vissibility

Pass 15 Jul 2011 130,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 124,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,265 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no.plate cracked within the limit.

Fail 12 May 2008 116,484 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear no.plate cracked within the limit.

Pass 30 May 2007 111,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 104,904 miles

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

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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M810 MYR is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M810 MYR, 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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M810 MYR is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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