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R395 BLF

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

296,964 mi
Last recorded296,964 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 BLF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 296,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 270,305 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 243,315 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 218,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 218,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 190,223 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both sides front lower balljoints

Pass 17 Oct 2012 171,925 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 171,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 170,619 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2012 170,619 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 163,732 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 156,010 miles

o/s/f side light dull

Pass 15 Jul 2009 143,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 136,100 miles

Slight play front hub/steering area

Slight play in rear hub/suspension area

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 125,852 miles

advise slight movement in nearside rear top wishbone bush.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 114,433 miles

load leveling actuator arm broken †unable to asses front brake pad wear

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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R395 BLF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R395 BLF, 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 R395 BLF registered?

R395 BLF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R395 BLF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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