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S388 LGF

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,484 mi
Last recorded216,484 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 LGF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 216,484 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 216,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 207,570 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 185,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 169,571 miles

wipers slighty smearing-balljoint slight play-coil springs corroded-tyres worn on edge-d bushes have slight movement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 168,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,530 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear esp sensor insecure

rear subfrane corroded

slight play in both bottom balljoints

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2010 167,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 167,039 miles

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

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

slight play nsf rack arm

Fail 24 Oct 2008 163,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 163,396 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 158,923 miles

slight play in nearside of steering when vehicle suspended

Pass 8 Sep 2006 158,252 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2005 154,903 miles

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

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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S388 LGF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S388 LGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S388 LGF registered?

S388 LGF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S388 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 LGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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