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R30 PET

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 PET
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,056 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,773 miles

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

Offside steering rack fluid loss

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside steering rack fluid loss

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,692 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,583 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,669 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 82,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 69,769 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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R30 PET is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R30 PET, 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 R30 PET registered?

R30 PET is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R30 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 PET shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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