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R386 SUT

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,088 mi
Last recorded127,088 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 SUT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 127,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,049 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in inner tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 122,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 120,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 116,486 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 116,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear headlamp high link broken.

various rear suspension/sub frame items corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 110,926 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe area.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 106,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,062 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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R386 SUT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R386 SUT, 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 R386 SUT registered?

R386 SUT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R386 SUT safe to buy?

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