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S143 XRJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 XRJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has oil leak

offside/nearside front tyre inner tread worn but still within legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2015 118,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine has oil leak

offside/nearside front tyre inner tread worn but still within legal limit

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 111,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,847 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,847 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 98,128 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,399 miles

slight oil leak from engine area

slight weeping from nsr shock absorber

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,507 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 86,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 77,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,036 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,769 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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S143 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S143 XRJ, 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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S143 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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