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S709 AUF

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 AUF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,094 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering fluid leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,317 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

power steering fluid leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,288 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear under plastic covers along floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter burst (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear brake binding

both outer sills covered by plastic covers

power steering fluid leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine cover and under try fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,504 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,503 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven Rear brake discs corroded and pitted (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,231 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight movement in both front indicator lamps

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,218 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 77,414 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 77,414 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 74,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,903 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,074 miles

nearside front tyre tread 1mm on outside edge 225/60r16 97w

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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S709 AUF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S709 AUF, 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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S709 AUF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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