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S298 TUH

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,017 mi
Last recorded45,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 TUH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

General under body of car has corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2019 43,449 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 39,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 39,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 28,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,624 miles

offsdie front seatbelt has slight fluffing/ fraying

slight corrosion to all brake hose ferruls

Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,631 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 22,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,354 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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S298 TUH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S298 TUH, 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 S298 TUH registered?

S298 TUH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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