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R220 BLF

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,845 mi
Last recorded195,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 BLF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 195,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 195,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 190,820 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 190,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 172,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,816 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,589 miles

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Nov 2013 146,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 135,282 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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 132,450 miles

both headlamps slightly low

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

o/s front wiper blade slightly worn

some wear in both front lower ball joints very near to being excess

Pass 7 Nov 2009 119,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,924 miles

o-s-r road wheel binding

Pass 10 Nov 2007 102,725 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 91,215 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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R220 BLF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R220 BLF, 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 R220 BLF registered?

R220 BLF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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