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R777 TAA

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,295 mi
Last recorded189,295 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 TAA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 189,295 miles

Brake wear indicator faulty

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 189,295 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake wear indicator faulty

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 184,670 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 184,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 176,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 176,654 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 168,733 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 168,733 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 161,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2008 161,867 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 142,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges 225/55/17

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside wiper blade weakening

Pass 9 Nov 2005 135,927 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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R777 TAA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R777 TAA, 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 R777 TAA registered?

R777 TAA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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