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S114 ASF

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 ASF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 89,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking 225 60r16

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear suspension showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,277 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cracking 225 60r16

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear suspension showing corrosion

Pass 22 May 2013 87,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very badly cracking on side walls 225/60r16

surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 29 May 2012 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres very heavly cracking on side walls

surface corrosion to vehicle under side

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 23 May 2011 85,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking 225 60r16

n/s/f tyre side wall worn

scratch n/s/f wing/door

Pass 7 May 2010 80,258 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 75,278 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 70,907 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2008 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2007 65,241 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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S114 ASF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S114 ASF, 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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S114 ASF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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