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R744 LKN

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 LKN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 159,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 156,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 153,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,223 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 141,720 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 141,720 miles

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 128,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 111,834 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 111,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,730 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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R744 LKN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R744 LKN, 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 R744 LKN registered?

R744 LKN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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