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P744 PJA

1997 Lexus Soarer

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Lexus Soarer129,071 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 PJA
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016
Pass 8 Jan 2016

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 140,721 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre sidwall slighty starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly starting to crack

Fail 26 Jan 2015 140,721 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidwall slighty starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly starting to crack

Pass 28 Oct 2013 137,888 miles

*Centre stop light not connected*

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 137,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 135,127 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 132,330 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,330 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,470 miles

Rear number plate characters slightly under specified guidelines

Fail 18 Aug 2010 126,467 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 116,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 112,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 105,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 105,201 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P744 PJA is a 1997 Lexus Soarer in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P744 PJA, 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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P744 PJA is a 1997 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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