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R770 PGM

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,606 mi
Last recorded118,606 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 PGM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 118,606 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,751 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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R770 PGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R770 PGM, 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 R770 PGM registered?

R770 PGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R770 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 PGM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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