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H817 JLB

1998 Toyota Lexus

Green Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,128 mi
Last recorded17,128 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lexus123,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 JLB
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 160,775 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 160,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lexus?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
fog lamp not working 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
brake binding 20
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H817 JLB is a 1998 Toyota Lexus in Green with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,973 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 Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H817 JLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lexus typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H817 JLB registered?

H817 JLB is a 1998 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is H817 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H817 JLB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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