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S646 RHH

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,950 mi
Last recorded163,950 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 RHH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 163,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear sill corroded... not yet considered excessive.

slight play at nearside rear wheel.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 163,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear sill corroded... not yet considered excessive.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 154,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 154,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 143,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jan 2011 122,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,191 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 101,911 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 101,911 miles

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

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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S646 RHH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S646 RHH, 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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S646 RHH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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