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R143 FDM

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 FDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,517 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,580 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 103,506 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,964 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 8 Mar 2013 90,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,991 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,993 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)

bonnet struts defective

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,081 miles

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

bonnet struts poor

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,736 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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R143 FDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R143 FDM, 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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What year was R143 FDM registered?

R143 FDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R143 FDM safe to buy?

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