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R685 RCJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 RCJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 127,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 111,064 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 111,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 102,544 miles

front number plate has crack on it, though evry digit is still visible.

front passenger seatbelt was not checked due to child seat being fitted in place

nearside rear passenger seatbelt was not checked due to child seat being fitted in place.

no oil cap

Pass 24 Aug 2007 94,898 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 93,619 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 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)

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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R685 RCJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R685 RCJ, 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 R685 RCJ registered?

R685 RCJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R685 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 RCJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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