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R787 PRH

1998 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,528 mi
Last recorded169,528 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 PRH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2012 169,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 165,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 159,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 153,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 147,638 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 147,540 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 140,901 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 140,901 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 133,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 133,660 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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R787 PRH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R787 PRH, 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 R787 PRH registered?

R787 PRH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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