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R889 FEX

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,977 mi
Last recorded162,977 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 FEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 162,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 159,968 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 156,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 155,275 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 153,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 151,583 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARMS ETC CORRODED INC SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING POINTS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 151,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARMS ETC CORRODED INC SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING POINTS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 148,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 136,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 127,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,549 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 104,522 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 97,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 91,785 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 91,785 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 87,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 83,635 miles

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

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

reccomend wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,108 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R889 FEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R889 FEX, 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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R889 FEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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