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S2 BCS

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 BCS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,329 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 137,042 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,399 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 128,928 miles

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

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 125,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R self level suspension link arm snapped

Slight play in O/S/R wheel

Slight play in steering wheel

Fail 11 Nov 2011 118,792 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R self level suspension link arm snapped

Slight play in O/S/R wheel

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,387 miles

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

Very slight play in both rear wheels

n/s headlamp lens fading-not yet badly affecting beam

Fail 24 Sep 2010 115,385 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

Very slight play in both rear wheels

n/s headlamp lens fading-not yet badly affecting beam

Fail 25 Sep 2009 108,778 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,929 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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S2 BCS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S2 BCS, 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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S2 BCS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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