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R614 JDM

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,836 mi
Last recorded138,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 138,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 138,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 132,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to tread area

nearside mirror deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 124,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has damage to tread area

nearside mirror deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 106,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,079 miles

both front headlamp aims at lowest limit

towing ball on rear of car not fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 76,291 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low 2mm

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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R614 JDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R614 JDM, 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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R614 JDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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