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R646 CMX

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,626 mi
Last recorded170,626 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 CMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 170,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

generly corrission under body

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2011 131,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear both tyres have cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 131,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear both tyres have cracks but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 131,064 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,128 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 121,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 121,262 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 116,904 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 102,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,720 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,009 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 98,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 78,138 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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R646 CMX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R646 CMX, 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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R646 CMX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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