MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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