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S325 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,840 mi
Last recorded193,840 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 193,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 193,840 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 168,671 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 168,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 6 Jan 2009 146,901 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 133,978 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 133,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 225 60 16 2) wheel nut and outer sill covers fitted 3) front and rear brake pads look low req closer inspection asap

Pass 7 Dec 2006 113,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 91,105 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 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S325 BFG, 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 BFG registered?

S325 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S325 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 BFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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