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R662 FYS

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,585 mi
Last recorded170,585 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 FYS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 170,585 miles

N/s/r tyre tread low.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Rear pads low.

Slight play all rear bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 168,620 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play/wear in offside rear suspension upper wishbone,-inner bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 160,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy rust to axle carrier and springs

Fail 1 Jul 2015 160,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

heavy rust to axle carrier and springs

Pass 1 Jul 2014 150,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavy rust to axle carrier and springs

Pass 1 Jul 2013 143,303 miles

heavy rust axle carrier and springs /slight play both top swivel s slight distortion front brakes

Fail 24 Jul 2012 136,012 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear axle carrier has heavy corrosion....rear coil springs corroded....rear suspension top A arms heavilly corroded....o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 24 Jul 2012 136,012 miles

Rear axle carrier has heavy corrosion....rear coil springs corroded....rear suspension top A arms heavilly corroded....o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,466 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 124,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Aug 2009 103,479 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 92,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,740 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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R662 FYS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R662 FYS, 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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R662 FYS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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