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MUI 4854

1998 Lexus Soarer

Gold Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUI 4854
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,270 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,933 miles

nearside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 9 Jan 2013 95,929 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front headlamp pattern poor

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,732 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 94,479 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 94,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,235 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 92,235 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 3 Dec 2005 89,347 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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MUI 4854 is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Gold with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 134,496 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 MUI 4854, 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 28 years old, this Lexus Soarer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUI 4854 registered?

MUI 4854 is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is MUI 4854 safe to buy?

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