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R379 LGO

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,177 mi
Last recorded159,177 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 LGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 159,177 miles

brake pads warning light on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 146,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 145,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 142,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 135,537 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 135,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 130,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 118,927 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 118,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 97,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 86,390 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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R379 LGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R379 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R379 LGO registered?

R379 LGO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R379 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 LGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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