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S267 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,653 mi
Last recorded34,653 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 34,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 31,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,340 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,326 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,315 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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S267 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S267 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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What year was S267 BFG registered?

S267 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S267 BFG shows 14 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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