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H498 XWW

1991 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 XWW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 143,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 139,455 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 136,128 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 136,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?

Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,216
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
7,294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,048
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,988
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,960
position lamp(s) not working 1,626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,535
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H498 XWW is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 140,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,048 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H498 XWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS400 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H498 XWW registered?

H498 XWW is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H498 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 XWW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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