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R917 HAP

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 HAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 149,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,175 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 144,021 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,866 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,776 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general rust under car and suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2013 153,776 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general rust under car and suspension

Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,001 miles

general condition under car slight rusting

water in boot spare tyre swimming

Fail 26 Sep 2012 130,001 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general condition under car slight rusting

water in boot spare tyre swimming

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,677 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear dicsc slightly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,676 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 83,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,437 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 57,404 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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R917 HAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R917 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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What year was R917 HAP registered?

R917 HAP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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