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R89 HCD

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,198 mi
Last recorded132,198 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 HCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 130,359 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 111,085 miles

nearside steering arm slight play

nearside steering rack gator has a small pin hole

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,300 miles

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

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

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

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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R89 HCD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R89 HCD, 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 R89 HCD registered?

R89 HCD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R89 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 HCD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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