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R150 AWG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,645 mi
Last recorded177,645 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 AWG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 177,645 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 177,631 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch front of arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch rear of arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and leaking (2.3.2)

front to rear flexible brake hoses metal brake pipes corroding

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met repair or adjustment is advised

rear sub frame mounting areas corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 174,193 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 173,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 172,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 172,832 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 169,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 139,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,905 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,905 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 151,512 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 141,032 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 12,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 118,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 118,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 110,420 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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R150 AWG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R150 AWG, 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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R150 AWG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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