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S509 CTO

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,994 mi
Last recorded153,994 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 CTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 153,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 147,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 147,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,445 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 137,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 135,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 132,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 126,711 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 126,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 122,343 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 122,343 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,481 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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S509 CTO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S509 CTO, 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 S509 CTO registered?

S509 CTO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S509 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 CTO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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