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R733 KWS

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 KWS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,882 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,441 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 82,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 80,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,532 miles

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

n/s o/s lower ball joints have slight wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 77,544 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,488 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 75,362 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 18 Oct 2006 73,491 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 73,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R733 KWS 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 R733 KWS, 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 R733 KWS registered?

R733 KWS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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