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S175 DEH

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 DEH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 143,030 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 141,816 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 141,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 139,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 136,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (end section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (end section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Device disconnected at suspension (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,466 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 131,466 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 127,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 108,438 miles

slight play in nearside rear half shaft joint

Fail 9 Nov 2010 108,435 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside rear half shaft joint

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 99,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 93,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,668 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,520 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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S175 DEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S175 DEH, 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 S175 DEH registered?

S175 DEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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