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R620 JDM

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,262 mi
Last recorded143,262 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 JDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 143,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in Offside Rear Tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 130,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 115,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 115,910 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 104,248 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 104,237 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2009 100,425 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 95,498 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,635 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear-unable to carry out proper check

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,041 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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R620 JDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R620 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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What year was R620 JDM registered?

R620 JDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R620 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 JDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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