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R95 KGU

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 KGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 164,770 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust leaks both front pipes

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2021 163,805 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

exhaust leaks both front pipes

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2020 162,800 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2019 159,781 miles

front an drear brake pads half worn

wipers deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 155,602 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,718 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 146,907 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2016 146,907 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 142,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade smears

Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,326 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade smears

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,612 miles

n/s/f lower balljoint has slight play

n/s/r h/brake low on efficiency

Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,312 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 125,384 miles

front to rear brake + fuel pipes covered

outer sills covered

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,247 miles

both rear tyres worn on centre of tread + on limit

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall nearly through to inner cords

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 71,340 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,668 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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R95 KGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R95 KGU, 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 R95 KGU registered?

R95 KGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R95 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 KGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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