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S479 HCG

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,247 mi
Last recorded212,247 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 HCG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 May 2014 212,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 209,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 205,205 miles

Both steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 201,712 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 190,954 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 182,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 172,384 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 168,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 167,473 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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S479 HCG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S479 HCG, 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 S479 HCG registered?

S479 HCG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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