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S313 HCG

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,498 mi
Last recorded153,498 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 HCG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,498 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,479 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,434 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,698 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 150,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 148,642 miles

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,999 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 7mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 225/60/16 98W.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 137,542 miles

both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play.

slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/60/16 W.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 137,494 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

both front head lamp beam images poor.

both rear upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play.

slight play in n/s/f lower arm ball joint.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/60/16 W.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 131,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f and both rear 5mm 225/60R16 98W

Fail 17 Dec 2014 131,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f and both rear 5mm 225/60R16 98W

Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight gas leak from front exhaust pipe.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/60 ZR 16 98W.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,957 miles

slight gas leak from front exhaust pipe.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 225/60 ZR 16 98W.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 120,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,976 miles

both front tyres wear inner edges

slight play rear hub assy n/s & o/s

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,153 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 111,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 100,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 93,629 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 87,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 80,802 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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S313 HCG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S313 HCG, 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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S313 HCG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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