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S372 MEF

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,275 mi
Last recorded191,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS372 MEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 191,275 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 188,104 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 185,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear boot floor has heavy surface corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 185,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear boot floor has heavy surface corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 182,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside dip beam set to lower limit

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 182,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside dip beam set to lower limit

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 177,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 173,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,596 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear load leveler link missing

Pass 19 May 2009 149,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear adjuster bar broken

Pass 19 Feb 2008 132,654 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 124,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

headlamp level switch broken

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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S372 MEF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S372 MEF, 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 S372 MEF registered?

S372 MEF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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