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S680 FYG

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,260 mi
Last recorded150,260 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 FYG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 150,260 miles

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

Nearside Front lower bumper has damage

engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 148,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 148,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 144,620 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,979 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 124,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 122,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 120,657 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 116,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 112,694 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 93,077 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,758 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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S680 FYG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S680 FYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S680 FYG registered?

S680 FYG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S680 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 FYG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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