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L400 RDP

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,618 mi
Last recorded135,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RDP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s w/washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing low

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 112,634 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,740 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 111,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension bush worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 103,477 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear suspension bush worn

Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,566 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 RDP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RDP, 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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What year was L400 RDP registered?

L400 RDP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is L400 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 RDP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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