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S140 BVK

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,133 mi
Last recorded244,133 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 BVK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 244,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 232,554 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 219,714 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 219,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2010 213,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 213,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 207,133 miles

o\ s\ r suspension hight sensor arm broken

Fail 29 Oct 2009 207,133 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o\ s\ r suspension hight sensor arm broken

Pass 21 Oct 2008 197,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 181,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 167,765 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 154,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 154,670 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S140 BVK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 S140 BVK, 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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S140 BVK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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