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S401 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 105,873 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 100,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 95,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,728 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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S401 BFG 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 100%.

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 S401 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 S401 BFG registered?

S401 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S401 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 BFG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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