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R626 TGF

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,745 mi
Last recorded208,745 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 TGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 208,745 miles

both front suspension joint slight play

steering rack and surrounding pipes damp

Pass 13 Oct 2014 204,116 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Oct 2013 200,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Sep 2013 200,916 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Aug 2012 195,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 188,490 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 188,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 181,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 175,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 6 Sep 2008 167,744 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT UP ON DASH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE AND HELD UP WITH TAPE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING OIL WETNESS AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE

Fail 3 Sep 2008 167,700 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT UP ON DASH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE AND HELD UP WITH TAPE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD AND ON LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING OIL WETNESS AROUND FRONT OF ENGINE

POWER STEERING RESERVOUR EMPTY

Pass 29 Aug 2007 158,178 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 135,053 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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R626 TGF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R626 TGF, 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 R626 TGF registered?

R626 TGF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R626 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 TGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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