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M10 SDC

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,993 mi
Last recorded225,993 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 SDC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 225,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 225,993 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 221,531 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake disc corrosion

front tyres uneven wear

parking brake lever travel

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills /sill edges damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2019 221,531 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake disc corrosion

front tyres uneven wear

parking brake lever travel

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills /sill edges damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 216,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 211,846 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 211,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 203,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 193,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 181,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 179,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 173,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 173,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel filter insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2011 168,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 168,011 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 163,472 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 163,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 96,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 143,861 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 141,022 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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M10 SDC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M10 SDC, 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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M10 SDC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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