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R916 HAP

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

224,278 mi
Last recorded224,278 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 HAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 224,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BODY REAR OF VEHICLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 215,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 192,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 180,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 178,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 176,587 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 174,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 174,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 170,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 167,742 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2014 165,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 4 Jun 2014 165,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,226 miles

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

front tyres are bald on inner edges

offside rear heat shield for the exhaust is insicure

Fail 4 Jun 2013 163,162 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres are bald on inner edges

offside front brake caliper creaks when foot brake is applied

offside rear heat shield for the exhaust is insicure

Pass 20 Jul 2012 160,810 miles

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

lighting load sensor link broken

Fail 31 Aug 2011 157,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

linkage is broken on o/s/r for suspension height adjuster

Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

linkage is broken on o/s/r for suspension height adjuster

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,863 miles

bonnet struts weak

front brakes slightly uneven

o/s/f bumper paint damaged and lower spoiler broken

Fail 9 Aug 2010 150,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

bonnet struts weak

front brakes slightly uneven

o/s/f bumper paint damaged and lower spoiler broken

Pass 16 Sep 2009 142,539 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

evidence nearside front road wheel has fouled caliper .not fouling at time of test. front wheels run very close to the calipers.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 142,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

evidence nearside front road wheel has fouled caliper .not fouling at time of test. front wheels run very close to the calipers.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 132,131 miles

plastic sill covers fitted ,unable to fully inspect sills or prescribed areas .

Pass 13 Jul 2007 125,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 116,215 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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R916 HAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R916 HAP, 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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R916 HAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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