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N704 ENF

1996 Lexus Soarer

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,293 mi
Last recorded177,293 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Lexus Soarer98,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 ENF
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 177,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 17,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2022 176,777 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2022 176,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2022 176,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 175,788 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 175,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 174,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 172,765 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 164,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner 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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N704 ENF is a 1996 Lexus Soarer in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N704 ENF, 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 N704 ENF registered?

N704 ENF is a 1996 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N704 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 ENF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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