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S51 ARE

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 ARE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,301 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 131,299 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,273 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,303 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 108,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 101,806 miles

slight play inoff side rear top outer suspention arm

Pass 21 Nov 2011 99,687 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 99,687 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

off side rear anti locking sensor arm broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,518 miles

chip in windscreen just on limit in zone A

corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight wear on o/s rear top wishbone

surfaqce corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 26 Aug 2010 98,518 miles

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

chip in windscreen just on limit in zone A

corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight wear on o/s rear top wishbone

surfaqce corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 93,908 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,450 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,162 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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S51 ARE is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S51 ARE, 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 S51 ARE registered?

S51 ARE is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S51 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S51 ARE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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