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R879 CUR

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 CUR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 131,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-section areas under heatshields (7.1.2)

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the ROAD

Offside Front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the ROAD

Outer sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

vertical play detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 May 2016 131,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-section areas under heatshields (7.1.2)

Front Inner arch liners fitted

Nearside Front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the ROAD

Offside Front windscreen damaged but not obscuring drivers view of the ROAD

Outer sill covers fitted

vertical play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 May 2015 103,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front cross member corrodeing/not able to fully check due to undertray

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,676 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 101,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,988 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,925 miles

Steering rack mountings slighly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,925 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering rack mountings slighly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,676 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 79,978 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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R879 CUR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R879 CUR, 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 R879 CUR registered?

R879 CUR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R879 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 CUR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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