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R801 WHE

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 WHE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,794 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,101 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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R801 WHE is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R801 WHE, 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 R801 WHE registered?

R801 WHE is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R801 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 WHE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R801 WHE have outstanding finance?

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