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M891 YJO

1997 Lexus Soarer

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,936 mi
Last recorded129,936 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 YJO
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 129,936 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 127,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 127,530 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,325 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 120,592 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,664 miles

exhaust corroding

near side rear tyre close to wear bars

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,257 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,708 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 72,615 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,492 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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M891 YJO is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M891 YJO, 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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M891 YJO is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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