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R989 PEL

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 PEL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 129,128 miles

head lamp washers not working. [can;t determine if h.i.d. ?

Fail 2 Dec 2015 129,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

head lamp washers not working. [can;t determine if h.i.d. ?

Fail 25 Nov 2014 114,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly high

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly high

Fail 11 Dec 2013 102,656 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly to the right

Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,656 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps slightly to the right

Pass 8 Dec 2012 91,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,739 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,440 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,701 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,626 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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R989 PEL is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R989 PEL, 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 R989 PEL registered?

R989 PEL is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R989 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 PEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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