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M298 XBG

1995 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,582 mi
Last recorded175,582 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 XBG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 175,582 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 175,582 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 164,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 164,814 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 154,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre showing damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 146,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 143,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,880 miles

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

near side front of vehicle damaged

propshaft rear coupling cracking

undertray fitted at front of vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2010 127,878 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side front of vehicle damaged

propshaft rear coupling cracking

undertray fitted at front of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,424 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 117,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 108,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 102,596 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M298 XBG is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M298 XBG, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M298 XBG registered?

M298 XBG is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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