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S556 ONR

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,939 mi
Last recorded201,939 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 ONR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 201,939 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 200,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 197,947 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 195,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 192,343 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 188,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 184,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 181,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 178,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 175,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 170,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 163,096 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 163,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 154,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offsides front inner brake pad pins locking devices not fully secure

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tested under wet conditions

Pass 3 Sep 2011 141,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 131,937 miles

advise suspension and exhaust components all corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2010 131,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low

advise suspension and exhaust components all corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2009 124,162 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 123,995 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,576 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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S556 ONR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S556 ONR, 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 S556 ONR registered?

S556 ONR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S556 ONR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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