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S533 JGM

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 JGM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 86,363 miles

rear brake pads just starting to wear low

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,826 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 61,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 21 Dec 2011 41,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,478 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 36,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,497 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,433 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 30,081 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 29,958 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,958 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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S533 JGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S533 JGM, 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 S533 JGM registered?

S533 JGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S533 JGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S533 JGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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