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R309 GAP

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,687 mi
Last recorded131,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 GAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,687 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,700 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,361 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 111,361 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,631 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in osf bottom ball joint

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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R309 GAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R309 GAP, 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 R309 GAP registered?

R309 GAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R309 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 GAP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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