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REF 18X

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Gas 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,528 mi
Last recorded126,528 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREF 18X
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 113,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 101,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,494 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,060 miles

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 81,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 75,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 May 2006 75,519 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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REF 18X is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 REF 18X, 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 REF 18X registered?

REF 18X is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is REF 18X safe to buy?

The MOT history for REF 18X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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