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S107 EGJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 EGJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,596 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 182,530 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm bushs worn

OSF upper balljoint dust cover perished

Slight play rack ends

Pass 2 Mar 2015

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 182,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 179,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 179,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle wet on underside so unable to examine shock absorbers for leakage

Pass 2 Mar 2012 176,374 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS TOP BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 176,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS TOP BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

SLIGHT LEAK POWER STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 169,148 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 154,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 126,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,792 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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S107 EGJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S107 EGJ, 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 S107 EGJ registered?

S107 EGJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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