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M999 RAC

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,570 mi
Last recorded182,570 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 RAC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 182,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 178,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 172,540 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 168,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 159,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 156,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 152,236 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 148,049 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 148,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 144,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 141,219 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 137,186 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 133,220 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 127,264 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 2006 116,296 miles

front brake imbalance high

Fail 2 Aug 2006 116,284 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance high

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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M999 RAC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M999 RAC, 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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M999 RAC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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