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MAZ 3970

1992 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,636 mi
Last recorded187,636 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Lexus Soarer130,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 3970
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 187,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 187,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 180,787 miles

all four brake discs slighty corroded and poor

both front tyres worn unevenly getting low on edges

both rear tyres aproching wear indicator marks in centre

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

suspension bushes starting to come unbonded

Fail 4 Mar 2009 180,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

all four brake discs slighty corroded and poor

both front tyres worn unevenly getting low on edges

both rear tyres aproching wear indicator marks in centre

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

suspension bushes starting to come unbonded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 180,755 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front head lamp pattens poor

both rear tyre on wear indicator mark in centre and perishing on side walls

exhaust system poor

front and rear suspenion bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear union

fuel line corroded

off side front tyre aproching legal limit on inner and outer edges , near side front tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges both front tyres perishing on side walls

oil leak round engine area

Pass 24 Jan 2008 180,755 miles

both front head lamp pattens poor

both rear tyre on wear indicator mark in centre and perishing on side walls

exhaust system poor

front and rear suspenion bushes perishing

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear union

fuel line corroded

off side front tyre aproching legal limit on inner and outer edges , near side front tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges both front tyres perishing on side walls

oil leak round engine area

Fail 25 Jan 2007 174,070 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exhaust system very rusty

n/s & o/s headlamp beam patterns poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 174,070 miles

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

n/s & o/s headlamp beam patterns poor

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2006 164,187 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both headlamps showing a pattern but image is poor

exhaust system rusty

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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MAZ 3970 is a 1992 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 130,897 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 MAZ 3970, 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 34 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 3970 registered?

MAZ 3970 is a 1992 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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