MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor leak of exhaust gases from nearside front exhaust pipe
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre reading 3mm nearside front tyre reading 3mm offside rear tyre reading 3mm nearside rear tyre reading 3mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front No plate is cracked but still readable
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R949 DKX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R949 DKX, 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 R949 DKX registered?
R949 DKX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R949 DKX safe to buy?
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