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S315 JBA

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,715 mi
Last recorded104,715 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 JBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,802 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y pipe from cats (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels missing one nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules alround (3.6.B.4e)

brake disces corroded alround

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f bottom arms corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Mar 2017 97,815 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules alround (3.6.B.4e)

brake disces corroded alround

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

n/s/f & o/s/f bottom arms corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,524 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 80,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 66,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,296 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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S315 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S315 JBA, 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 S315 JBA registered?

S315 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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