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S150 EDX

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,102 mi
Last recorded152,102 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 EDX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 152,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 145,485 miles

n/s/f indicator lamp lense damaged. rear bumper damaged. o/s/f door check strap not connected

Fail 16 Oct 2009 145,471 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/f indicator lamp lense damaged. rear bumper damaged. o/s/f door check strap not connected

Pass 28 Aug 2008 137,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 131,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 130,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 125,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres ON LIMIT on outer edges.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes getting corroded(advise replacement)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 125,221 miles

both front tyres ON LIMIT on outer edges.

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes getting corroded(advise replacement)

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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S150 EDX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S150 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S150 EDX?

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What year was S150 EDX registered?

S150 EDX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S150 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 EDX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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