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J40 GTL

1998 Lexus Soarer

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus Soarer134,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GTL
MakeLexus
ModelSoarer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 238,946 miles

brake pipes corroded

front wipers smears

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounts missing

subframes corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 238,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corroded

brake pipes corroded

front wipers smears

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust mounts missing

subframes corroded

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 14 Aug 2018 235,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 233,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 230,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 227,874 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 227,874 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 227,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 223,165 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 223,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 220,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 219,531 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 217,486 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2009 215,060 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 207,075 miles

1x nsr handbrake cable mount missing,slight corrosion to some rear steel brake pipes,front brake pads getting low,inner rear wheel arches & load spce covered

Pass 28 Nov 2007 197,432 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 188,421 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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J40 GTL is a 1998 Lexus Soarer in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 GTL, 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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J40 GTL is a 1998 Lexus Soarer, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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