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S647 UTD

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,728 mi
Last recorded240,728 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 UTD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 240,728 miles

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 240,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 239,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 229,932 miles

Advanced wear to n.s.f shock absorber lower bush

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (rear end)

Corrosion to rear suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.s.r brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play /wear ro n.s and o.s rear suspension top wish bone bushes and ball joints

Tread on o.s.r tyre 3mm

Fail 11 Sep 2015 229,932 miles

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

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

Advanced wear to n.s.f shock absorber lower bush

Corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes (rear end)

Corrosion to rear suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.s.r brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play /wear ro n.s and o.s rear suspension top wish bone bushes and ball joints

Tread on o.s.r tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2014 214,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced play/wear n/s and o/s rear suspension top wishbone ball joints

corrosion to rear suspension sub-frame,suspension parts ,road springs

n/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 19 Sep 2013 199,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear to n/s and o/s rear suspension arms top ball joint

unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 16 Sep 2013 199,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advanced wear to n/s and o/s rear suspension arms top ball joint

rear brake pads 90% or more worn

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

unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 180,971 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 164,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 153,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 137,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 129,758 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 129,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 120,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 109,671 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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S647 UTD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S647 UTD, 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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S647 UTD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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