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S266 JCF

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 JCF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 62,617 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,617 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2010 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 52,295 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,596 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,619 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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S266 JCF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 S266 JCF, 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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How do I check the history of S266 JCF?

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What year was S266 JCF registered?

S266 JCF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S266 JCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 JCF 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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