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S325 APK

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,717 mi
Last recorded114,717 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 APK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,717 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 102,896 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

n/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r passenger seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,295 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 90,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,352 miles

n/s wiper worn

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 77,221 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,748 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 2 Aug 2005 62,348 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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S325 APK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S325 APK, 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 S325 APK registered?

S325 APK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S325 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 APK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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