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S246 BPN

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 BPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 141,232 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 141,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 137,062 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 137,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 134,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 132,064 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2009 132,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 128,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2006 124,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 110,576 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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S246 BPN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S246 BPN, 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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S246 BPN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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