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R1 KCM

1999 Lexus Soarer

Green Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,923 mi
Last recorded164,923 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus Soarer116,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 KCM
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 164,923 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 164,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 164,742 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 164,742 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 164,478 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 164,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 159,847 miles

oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2013 159,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2012 149,298 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate broken-incomplete.

nsf fog lamp not working.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 149,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front registration plate broken-incomplete.

nsf fog lamp not working.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 138,129 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 138,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,689 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 128,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 111,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 80,837 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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R1 KCM is a 1999 Lexus Soarer in Green with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Lexus Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 116,023 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 R1 KCM, 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 27 years old, this Lexus Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R1 KCM is a 1999 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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