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R934 FFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,553 mi
Last recorded165,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 FFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 165,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 163,844 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in sealant (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also under sealed both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body & sills covered in sealant

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,110 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 163,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strut mounting on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 161,273 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 161,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside grease around inner wheel rim and surrounding area

Pass 17 Oct 2018 156,424 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 153,607 miles

Rear chasis corroded

Rear discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Nov 2016 150,943 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 148,235 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 144,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 144,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 138,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 138,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 134,219 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 129,288 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 129,288 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 123,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 120,917 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 120,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 119,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 116,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 114,928 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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R934 FFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R934 FFG, 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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R934 FFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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