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S407 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,130 mi
Last recorded195,130 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 195,130 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 193,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 193,551 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 180,113 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 165,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 124,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 110,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 87,394 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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S407 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S407 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 S407 BFG registered?

S407 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is S407 BFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 BFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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