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R739 CLS

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,812 mi
Last recorded183,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 CLS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 183,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 174,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 166,649 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,488 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 154,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 13 Jun 2014 133,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 133,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,655 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 87,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,852 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,338 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 85,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 82,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,321 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 23 Dec 2005 76,372 miles

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)

exhaust damaged at rear near side silencer

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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R739 CLS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R739 CLS, 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 R739 CLS registered?

R739 CLS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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