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R870 SLL

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,872 mi
Last recorded140,872 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 SLL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 140,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has curb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 138,775 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES ANDCURB DAMAGE TO N/S/FRONT TYRE ON OUTER SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE HYDRAULIC BONNET STAY IS BROKEN

Pass 19 Aug 2019 137,532 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear by silencer, offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 137,530 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear by silencer, offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 134,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 134,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 131,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 128,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,764 miles

Engine ; Oil level at minimum

Wheel nuts covered / Engine / bay covers / Under guards & Mouldings ftted , restricting views

Fail 16 Aug 2014 122,957 miles

Brakes ; noise during parking brake test

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints have slight play ( vertical )

Tyres ; n/s/f tread balding on outer edge , close to limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 122,957 miles

Brakes ; noise during parking brake test

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints have slight play ( vertical )

Tyres ; n/s/f tread balding on outer edge , close to limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,845 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Aug 2013 120,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,454 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,579 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 78,775 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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R870 SLL is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R870 SLL, 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 R870 SLL registered?

R870 SLL is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R870 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 SLL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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