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S262 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,831 mi
Last recorded107,831 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 106,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 106,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,102 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,189 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,869 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 88,372 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 88,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,288 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 52,910 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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S262 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S262 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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S262 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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