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R917 BMX

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 BMX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 115,397 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 113,193 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 109,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 109,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 103,129 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 94,820 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 94,820 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,239 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,708 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,786 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,743 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,528 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,980 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 26,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,911 miles

Front 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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R917 BMX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R917 BMX, 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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R917 BMX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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