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R98 URM

1997 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,628 mi
Last recorded174,628 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Lexus LS400122,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 URM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 174,628 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 169,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 154,795 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 148,854 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 148,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 143,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 143,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 138,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 133,975 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 133,969 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 130,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 130,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 118,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 111,047 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 104,049 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 104,049 miles

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

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

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

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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R98 URM is a 1997 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1997 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 122,973 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 R98 URM, 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 29 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R98 URM is a 1997 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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