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R821 CAU

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,550 mi
Last recorded120,550 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 CAU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,550 miles

nail in tread o/s rear .

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,181 miles

small chip to front windscreen - passenger side

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,181 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

small chip to front windscreen - passenger side

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,930 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,096 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 79,095 miles

Offside Rear 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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R821 CAU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R821 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R821 CAU?

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What year was R821 CAU registered?

R821 CAU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R821 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 CAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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