MOT Status
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140,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear plates incorrectly spaced. (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres perishing and have tread seperation
unable to fully inspect front brake pads
both front tyres worn on inside edges
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
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L40 OLS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 L40 OLS, 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 L40 OLS registered?
L40 OLS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 August 1998.
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