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S696 UEY

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,323 mi
Last recorded208,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 UEY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 208,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 201,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 201,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 195,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 189,475 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 183,163 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 172,176 miles

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 172,176 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 160,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 148,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 135,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 121,316 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 UEY is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S696 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

S696 UEY is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S696 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S696 UEY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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