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R919 SFT

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 SFT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,450 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,336 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,336 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,670 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,608 miles

advise rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 66,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 63,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 60,914 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 57,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 50,573 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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R919 SFT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R919 SFT, 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 R919 SFT registered?

R919 SFT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R919 SFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 SFT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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