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L400 MSB

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MSB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,138 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,809 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,700 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,811 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,310 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,692 miles

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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L400 MSB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 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 L400 MSB, 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 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of L400 MSB?

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What year was L400 MSB registered?

L400 MSB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L400 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 MSB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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