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L400 RRK

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,979 mi
Last recorded204,979 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RRK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 204,979 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front & Rear bumper spiolers / Splitters (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both down pipes at manmifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil cooling pipe at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 203,934 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

near side front wheel fouling body

Fail 16 Dec 2021 203,934 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking gas leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

near side front wheel fouling body

Pass 2 Nov 2020 186,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 186,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 172,608 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 160,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 160,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 149,569 miles

Offside Front brake disc splash guard deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Fail 20 Aug 2015 149,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc splash guard deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 142,926 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 135,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,859 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 120,419 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 120,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 118,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 114,715 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 114,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 109,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 104,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 101,190 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 RRK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RRK, 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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L400 RRK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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