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S327 SVR

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,790 mi
Last recorded196,790 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS327 SVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 196,790 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill badly corroded (5.2.6)

Rear subframe heavily corroded

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2017 193,742 miles

COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILL PANELS

REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 2 Feb 2017 193,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILL PANELS

REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME AND COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 25 Feb 2016 190,168 miles

PLASTIC COVERA AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

REAR AXLE COMPONENTS RUSTING

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 188,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 178,589 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sill coveres fitted at time of test, unable t see any further corrosion to OSR outer sill

Fail 5 Nov 2013 178,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sill coveres fitted at time of test, unable t see any further corrosion to OSR outer sill

Pass 31 Oct 2012 159,983 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 145,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 145,776 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 134,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 134,218 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 125,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 125,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 116,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 106,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,100 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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S327 SVR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S327 SVR, 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 S327 SVR registered?

S327 SVR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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