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S464 RBE

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,621 mi
Last recorded74,621 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 RBE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,621 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 74,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wing mirror

Fail 15 Nov 2017 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door (6.1.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wing mirror

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,329 miles

nearside front wheel arch damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2016 72,329 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front wheel arch damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension height sensor on o/s/rear wishbone is broken in 2

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension height sensor on o/s/rear wishbone is broken in 2

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,713 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 63,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,163 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 49,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,332 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S464 RBE is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S464 RBE, 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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S464 RBE is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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