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S711 AUF

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,855 mi
Last recorded109,855 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS711 AUF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 109,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,693 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 108,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 107,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 104,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,027 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 100,130 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,511 miles

Battery connections insecure

Bonnet struts weak

Plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sill presribed areas.

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight wear lip on front brake discs

Slight wear to nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,590 miles

Battery connection insecure

Bonnet stays weak

Plastic sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Slight play in nearside top ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,350 miles

Slight play in Offside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,821 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 93,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,003 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges reserve travel close to limit on hand brake

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 89,957 miles

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Fail 21 Jul 2006 89,957 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 88,690 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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S711 AUF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S711 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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S711 AUF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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