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R665 BVU

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

192,733 mi
Last recorded192,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 192,733 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 192,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 180,968 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 180,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2009 167,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 166,576 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 152,009 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 134,054 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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R665 BVU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R665 BVU, 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 R665 BVU registered?

R665 BVU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R665 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 BVU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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