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R271 FNG

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,761 mi
Last recorded140,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FNG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 140,761 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 140,534 miles

front tyre inner tread edges worn

Pass 16 May 2024 140,395 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 139,979 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 139,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,656 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 137,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 131,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 130,076 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 127,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 127,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 121,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,301 miles

exhaust front pipes corroding and leaking exhaust gasses (minor leak between nearside front pipe and catalytic converter)

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit

Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust front pipes corroding and leaking exhaust gasses (minor leak between nearside front pipe and catalytic converter)

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 113,566 miles

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

front exhaust section poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,268 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 108,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 102,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,906 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,535 miles

Nearside 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 22 May 2006 79,564 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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R271 FNG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R271 FNG, 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 R271 FNG registered?

R271 FNG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R271 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 FNG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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