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R702 STA

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

263,745 mi
Last recorded263,745 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 STA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 263,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing/heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 263,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing handbrake (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack gaitor split (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing/heat shield loose (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 263,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 263,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 261,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 256,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 253,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 247,477 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 239,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 232,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 227,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 221,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 214,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 204,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 204,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 199,030 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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R702 STA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R702 STA, 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 R702 STA registered?

R702 STA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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