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R863 LHO

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,359 mi
Last recorded158,359 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 LHO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 158,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both sides outer kit fitted on sills a full inspection cannot be carried out

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,905 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 154,107 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 146,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 146,081 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 136,709 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2013 128,853 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 118,481 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 113,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 104,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,101 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 94,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,635 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in both upper ball joints but are spring loaded.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 71,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,602 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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R863 LHO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R863 LHO, 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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R863 LHO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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