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S476 VWB

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

207,558 mi
Last recorded207,558 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 VWB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 207,558 miles

corroded under the car

Pass 24 Mar 2018 202,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 202,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 198,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 191,908 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 187,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 180,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 175,983 miles

front plate cracked n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 173,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 165,541 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 151,414 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 134,854 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 134,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S476 VWB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S476 VWB, 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 S476 VWB registered?

S476 VWB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 September 1998.

Is S476 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 VWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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