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L70 DRB

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,099 mi
Last recorded220,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 DRB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 220,099 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 220,099 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 215,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 211,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 211,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 203,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 193,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 182,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 166,409 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L70 DRB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L70 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L70 DRB registered?

L70 DRB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is L70 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 DRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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