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R950 NKX

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,601 mi
Last recorded197,601 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 NKX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 197,601 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 197,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 183,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 183,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 182,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 179,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 176,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 167,359 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 160,760 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 152,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 147,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 140,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 116,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 107,288 miles

nearside front tyre @ 1.6mm plus bald around inner edge †245/50x17 ('Y' rated)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,213 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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R950 NKX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R950 NKX, 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 R950 NKX registered?

R950 NKX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R950 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 NKX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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