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S491 FYG

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,441 mi
Last recorded160,441 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 FYG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 160,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2017 160,302 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear sub frame starting to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2017 160,295 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 156,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 154,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 151,054 miles

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 4 Sep 2012 143,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 135,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 132,046 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 127,346 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 May 2006 121,482 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 121,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S491 FYG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S491 FYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S491 FYG registered?

S491 FYG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S491 FYG safe to buy?

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