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R304 KGP

1998 Lexus LS400

Purple Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,238 mi
Last recorded170,238 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 170,238 miles

LPG fitted gas tank in boot

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

off side front underneath plastic cover insecure

oil leak

parking brake pedal has slight excessive travel

rear windows tints fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2009 170,238 miles

LPG fitted gas tank in boot

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

off side front underneath plastic cover insecure

oil leak

parking brake pedal has slight excessive travel

rear windows tints fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 148,112 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 135,239 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 120,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,446 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R304 KGP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Purple with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R304 KGP, 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 R304 KGP registered?

R304 KGP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R304 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 KGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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