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R966 DNW

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 DNW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 164,432 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 164,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,373 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 162,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 161,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 161,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 151,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 151,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 147,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 142,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 139,544 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 134,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 129,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 119,386 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 119,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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R966 DNW 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 62.5%.

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 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 R966 DNW, 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 R966 DNW registered?

R966 DNW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R966 DNW safe to buy?

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