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R244 FND

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,547 mi
Last recorded130,547 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 FND
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,547 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 19 Nov 2018 130,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through inner edge. not safe to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to see brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2017 126,147 miles

offside rear headlight levelling device? broken at offside rear wish bone

rear hand brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

strong advise! severe engine oil leak, oil filter area. requires attention

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,578 miles

bad oil leak

offside front tyre low on pressure

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 107,583 miles

oil around oil filter area

Fail 27 Sep 2014 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

oil around oil filter area

Pass 10 Apr 2013 122,616 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars centre tread

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars centre tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,135 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,386 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 89,533 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,798 miles

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

OSR TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT REPLACE ASAP

Pass 11 Aug 2006 78,680 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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R244 FND is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R244 FND, 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 R244 FND registered?

R244 FND is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R244 FND safe to buy?

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