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R936 MGT

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,085 mi
Last recorded159,085 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 159,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 155,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 150,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 145,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 134,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 133,947 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 125,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 115,207 miles

Front number plate delaminating recommend replacement at authorised dealer.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 115,207 miles

Front number plate delaminating recommend replacement at authorised dealer.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 106,984 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 106,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 98,663 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,419 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres displaying uncommon wear pattern-wearing on inner tread edges close to minimum acceptable wear limits.

Noted extensive surface corrosion to tubular sections of rear suspension carrier.

Noted light deterioration to rear registration plate.

Noted tinted glass fitted to side windows.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 80,683 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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R936 MGT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R936 MGT, 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 R936 MGT registered?

R936 MGT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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