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S12 DTS

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DTS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,043 miles

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

slight play in o/s rear top arm bush

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,358 miles

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

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

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

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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S12 DTS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S12 DTS, 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 S12 DTS registered?

S12 DTS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S12 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 DTS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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