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R88 BEN

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,923 mi
Last recorded177,923 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 BEN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 177,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 177,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 176,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 172,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 169,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 159,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 159,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 153,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 144,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 140,453 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,316 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R88 BEN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R88 BEN, 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 R88 BEN registered?

R88 BEN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R88 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 BEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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