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R7 ATF

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,251 mi
Last recorded157,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 ATF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 157,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake disc corroded but not excess

both front side light bulbs dim

general surface corrosion on under body of car

Pass 14 Dec 2022 156,996 miles

Both rear (inner) sill areas corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear (wearing low)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame and various other under body components corrosive

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Various brake pipe/ hose connections and ferrules corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2022 156,996 miles

Both rear (inner) sill areas corroding

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear (wearing low)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame and various other under body components corrosive

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Various brake pipe/ hose connections and ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2021 156,471 miles

Both front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front and rear brake discs corroded

General condition of vehicle under body and various components corrosive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame and rear Differential corroding badly

Fail 25 Nov 2021 156,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to center/ front pipes corroded (leaking fumes) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear brake pads wearing low

Front and rear brake discs corroded

General condition of vehicle under body and various components corrosive

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame and rear Differential corroding badly

Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,127 miles

General condition of vehicle underbody corrosive

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall poor (damaged)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges and perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre (inner) edge worn and perishing

Rear brake pipes corroded

Various under body components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 155,400 miles

Both outer (centre) heat shields corroded (deteriorated).

Corrosion to both rear sill areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Slight corrosion to front sill areas.

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

Pass 21 Sep 2018 154,592 miles

Headlamp dipswitch deteriorated

Offside rear (upper) suspension arm bush deteriorating (slight play)

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Offside rear tyre worn on edges (getting low and cracking).

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2018 154,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp dipswitch deteriorated

Offside rear (upper) suspension arm bush deteriorating (slight play)

Offside rear brake disc corroding

Offside rear tyre worn on edges (getting low and cracking).

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 153,948 miles

o/s rear front tie rod has slight movement

o/s rear tyre low

rear discs corroded

rear subframe corrodiong

slight play in o/s front upper ball joint

Fail 4 Oct 2017 153,948 miles

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

o/s rear front tie rod has slight movement

o/s rear tyre low

rear discs corroded

rear subframe corrodiong

slight play in o/s front upper ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2016 152,795 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 152,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 150,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 148,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 146,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 145,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 144,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 144,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 143,119 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under body corrossion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 140,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded!

Pass 25 Sep 2008 134,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,959 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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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R7 ATF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R7 ATF, 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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R7 ATF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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