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R759 CDU

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 CDU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,713 miles

slight corrosion on underside, covered with underseal

Fail 10 Oct 2017 117,646 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion on underside, covered with underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 115,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

The NS Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2014 114,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

The NS Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2012
Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,434 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,434 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,924 miles

unable to check outer sills-plastic covers fitted

unable to fully check brake pipes plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check outer sills-plastic covers fitted

unable to fully check brake pipes plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,477 miles

all brake discs are rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,477 miles

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

all brake discs are rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2008 98,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 92,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,043 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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R759 CDU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R759 CDU, 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 R759 CDU registered?

R759 CDU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R759 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 CDU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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