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R202 NPN

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

210,449 mi
Last recorded210,449 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 NPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 210,449 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 210,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 208,123 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 201,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 197,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 187,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 174,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 161,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 161,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 147,046 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jun 2016 147,046 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,595 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear hand brake 159kg offside 273kg lock

Pass 14 May 2013 111,201 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 111,201 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,888 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 100,265 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 95,932 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 12 May 2010 95,921 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,864 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2008 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,546 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,887 miles

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

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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R202 NPN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R202 NPN, 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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R202 NPN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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