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R350 JMV

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,038 mi
Last recorded174,038 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 JMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 174,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 166,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 166,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 148,196 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 148,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 127,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 110,244 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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R350 JMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R350 JMV, 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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How do I check the history of R350 JMV?

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What year was R350 JMV registered?

R350 JMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R350 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 JMV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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