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S396 JLY

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,365 mi
Last recorded178,365 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 JLY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 178,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 178,365 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 170,897 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 167,127 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 167,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 163,500 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 163,175 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 154,888 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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S396 JLY is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S396 JLY, 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 S396 JLY registered?

S396 JLY is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S396 JLY safe to buy?

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