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R242 NGO

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 NGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 165,650 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 159,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 156,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 151,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,881 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,658 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 139,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,251 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 133,174 miles

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

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

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

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 9 Aug 2008 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 119,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 115,023 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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R242 NGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R242 NGO, 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 R242 NGO registered?

R242 NGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R242 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 NGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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