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R612 GDX

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 GDX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,692 miles

Engine idle speed slow/stalling.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 122,625 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine idle speed low/stalling

Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,534 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S Mirror (Poor Condition)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,534 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Mirror (Poor Condition)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,467 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,885 miles

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

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 6 Mar 2010 71,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 63,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,419 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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R612 GDX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 R612 GDX, 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 R612 GDX registered?

R612 GDX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R612 GDX safe to buy?

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