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S187 BCD

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,063 mi
Last recorded136,063 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 BCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,063 miles

air bag light is on

brake warning light is on

lots of travel on parking brake lever

oil leak

rear diff has an oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 18 Feb 2013 136,063 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light is on

brake warning light is on

lots of travel on parking brake lever

oil leak

rear diff has an oil leak

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2012 134,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 126,756 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 123,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 115,425 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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S187 BCD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S187 BCD, 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 S187 BCD registered?

S187 BCD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S187 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 BCD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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