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R253 YTF

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

200,479 mi
Last recorded200,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 YTF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 200,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 193,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 183,664 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 180,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 168,009 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 166,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 158,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 158,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 154,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2006 147,606 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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R253 YTF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R253 YTF, 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 R253 YTF registered?

R253 YTF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R253 YTF safe to buy?

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