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S410 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,946 mi
Last recorded147,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 147,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

water ingress in o/s/f indicator lens not effecting operation

Fail 12 Nov 2019 146,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

water ingress in o/s/f indicator lens not effecting operation

Pass 23 Nov 2018 144,524 miles

Offside Front indicator lens water ingress .

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and nail in tyre .

slight blow from exhaust system .

Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,419 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and cracking and cracking in tread dephs .

slight corrosion on rear trailing arms and sub-frame .

Pass 16 Nov 2016 142,432 miles

both front door mirrors starting to fade

general underbody surface rust

slight blow from front ex section

small bulge in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2015 141,231 miles

n/s & o/s mirror glass starting to fade

Fail 25 Nov 2015 141,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s & o/s mirror glass starting to fade

Pass 14 Nov 2014 140,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,249 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,760 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,760 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 135,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 135,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

broken wire sensor for brakes to off side front

Pass 25 Nov 2010 133,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 128,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 118,871 miles

Bonnet rams getting weak

Front windscreen has many small chips

Rear no plate starting to de laminate

Pass 15 May 2007 112,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 105,485 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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S410 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S410 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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S410 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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