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171,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front & Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened , DIF,AXLE
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Both mirrors were tinted
Front Both sus very low than standard limit (modified)
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys & Stickers ()
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Stickers (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front A washer not working but other two were working fine
Offside Rear Sus sensor broken
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both parking brakes not locking but working recommend to repair as soon as possible
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front & Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened , DIF,AXLE
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Both mirrors were tinted
Front Both sus very low than standard limit (modified)
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys & Stickers ()
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Stickers (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front A washer not working but other two were working fine
Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Offside Rear Sus sensor broken
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both parking brakes not locking but working recommend to repair as soon as possible
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance only just met requirements
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake performance only just met requirements
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres worn low
front and rear suspension corroded
rear subframe corroded
travel on parking brake lever
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all suspension corroded and deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres different size to rears
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres close to limit
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs worn
rear tyres close to limit
brake pad warning on
vsc light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning on
both rear upper wishbones have slight play at bushes
Both front tyres wearing on shoulders.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
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S439 LGN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 S439 LGN, 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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S439 LGN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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