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S250 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

265,805 mi
Last recorded265,805 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 265,805 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

rear windows tinted

Fail 2 Nov 2013 216,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 261,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 253,950 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 243,509 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 243,509 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 222,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 198,409 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 198,409 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 177,336 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 159,105 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 27 Sep 2007 159,105 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2006 140,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 140,153 miles

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

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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S250 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S250 BFG, 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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S250 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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