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R164 BPW

1998 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

172,310 mi
Last recorded172,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 BPW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 172,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 168,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,944 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 162,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 157,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 151,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 146,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 135,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 129,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 123,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 117,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 111,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 103,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 96,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 96,057 miles

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

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

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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R164 BPW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in White 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 R164 BPW, 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 R164 BPW registered?

R164 BPW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R164 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 BPW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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