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R395 LFM

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,018 mi
Last recorded198,018 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 LFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 198,018 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 198,015 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 195,725 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes are partially covered by plastic covers-pipes do have certain amount of corrosion in parts but requires covers removing for proper inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside door mirror glass beginning to deteriorate

exhaust o/s front section heatshield deteriorated and insecure

exhaust o/s front section heatshield deteriorated and insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 193,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear susp level sensor arm broken+missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 188,577 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 188,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust o/s front section minor leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 182,713 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 182,710 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 180,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 174,614 miles

bonnet hyd.rams u/s

exhaust front pipe heatshields insecure

front brake imbalance close to limit

n/s/f tread outer shoulder worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 165,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 165,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,670 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet stays u/s

Pass 12 Dec 2008 151,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hydraulic stays for bonnet u/s handbrake light on dash staying on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 151,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hydraulic stays for bonnet u/s handbrake light on dash staying on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,605 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 135,215 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 135,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 111,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 111,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LFM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R395 LFM, 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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R395 LFM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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