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S530 BFG

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 BFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 93,534 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,779 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroded rear tie bar bushes slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,879 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,201 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 5 Dec 2008 66,529 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 47,515 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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S530 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S530 BFG, 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 S530 BFG registered?

S530 BFG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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