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S399 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,404 mi
Last recorded163,404 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 163,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 162,320 miles

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

exhaust slight leak at front joint

Pass 12 Nov 2011 160,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 159,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 156,655 miles

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear sill at floor corroded

2x rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded at front joint

Fail 23 Nov 2009 156,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 x rear coil springs corroded

2 x rear sill at floor corroded

2x rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded at front joint

Pass 31 Oct 2008 149,372 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear hight adj corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 144,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 138,113 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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S399 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S399 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 S399 BFG registered?

S399 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S399 BFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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