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S141 SWG

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,707 mi
Last recorded115,707 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 SWG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 115,707 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 109,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,800 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 90,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,571 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf brake disc inner face corroded advise

Pass 10 May 2013 79,859 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 54,796 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 49,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,713 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,134 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

large dent in n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,415 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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S141 SWG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S141 SWG, 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 S141 SWG registered?

S141 SWG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S141 SWG safe to buy?

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