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R754 LKN

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3369cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,952 mi
Last recorded150,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 LKN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,369cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 149,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 146,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 143,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 140,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 138,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 134,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,004 miles

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

rear exhaust missing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 91,279 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,279 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,243 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,787 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,851 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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R754 LKN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,369cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R754 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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R754 LKN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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