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R986 KMV

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,769 mi
Last recorded164,769 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 KMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 164,769 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/f wing and door damaged but not dangerous or sharp edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,177 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake dics are worn/lipped

Fail 19 Feb 2014 152,139 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 110,869 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,121 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 106,121 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,195 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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R986 KMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R986 KMV, 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 R986 KMV registered?

R986 KMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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