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R104 SNR

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,416 mi
Last recorded186,416 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 SNR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 186,416 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 184,526 miles

Computer indicates headlight leveling fault, but system appears to be working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 184,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Computer indicates headlight leveling fault, but system appears to be working

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 179,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 179,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

excessive engine oil leak oil filter area

Pass 8 Sep 2016 172,250 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 172,235 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Aug 2014 165,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 164,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 162,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 158,868 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 158,724 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 158,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,487 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 153,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 146,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 134,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 117,784 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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R104 SNR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R104 SNR, 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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R104 SNR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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