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R912 UKH

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 UKH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 130,150 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 130,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 122,831 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 122,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 109,755 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Apr 2008 109,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 100,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 97,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,535 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R912 UKH 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 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 R912 UKH, 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 R912 UKH registered?

R912 UKH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R912 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 UKH shows 11 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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