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R783 AAH

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 AAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,451 miles

underbody corrosion at rear

Pass 19 Sep 2019 127,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,259 miles

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

both rear shock absorber's corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,778 miles

Rear SHOCKABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear SHOCKABSORBERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,800 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 85,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 81,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 77,131 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,039 miles

Both front tie bar bushes perished

Slight play in o/s/r lower hub bush.

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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R783 AAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R783 AAH, 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 R783 AAH registered?

R783 AAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R783 AAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 AAH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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