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R104 URM

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 URM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2018 115,578 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak bank catalyst and Y piece (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,817 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 111,567 miles

all rear suspension bushes becoming perished

both front track control arm bushes becoming perished

both rear brake discs becoming pitted and scored

rear brake pads nearing minimum thickness

slight play both rear upper wishbone inner forward bushes

slight play offside front upper wishbone inner forward bush

Pass 27 May 2015 107,816 miles

all rear suspension components and fixings corroded

both bonnet gas struts weak

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes becoming worn

both front brake discs becoming worn

both rear brake discs slight lip and scored

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside rear tyre nearing wear indicator

rear brake pads low

slight play nearside rear upper wishbone inner bushes

slight play offside rear upper wishbone inner bushes

Pass 30 May 2014 104,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres becoming slightly perished

both front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 98,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 96,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 94,832 miles

all rear suspension bushes becoming perished

all rear suspension components becoming corroded

both front and rear brake pads appear low

offside front suspension becoming noisy/creaky

rear sub frame becoming corroded

rear sub frame bushes becoming perished

Pass 22 May 2009 93,014 miles

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

slight surface corrosion on rear sub-frame & suspention parts

Pass 23 May 2008 87,905 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,479 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,944 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 URM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 URM, 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 URM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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