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S696 NNV

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,667 mi
Last recorded146,667 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 NNV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 146,667 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 146,667 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,103 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 139,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 135,640 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 135,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 129,360 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 129,360 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 119,910 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 119,042 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 119,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 115,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 193,474 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 88,644 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 74,252 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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S696 NNV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S696 NNV, 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 S696 NNV registered?

S696 NNV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S696 NNV safe to buy?

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