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S722 FNW

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

191,670 mi
Last recorded191,670 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 FNW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 191,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 180,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 172,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 170,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 167,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bonnet will not stay up

Pass 5 Sep 2019 163,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 163,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 159,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 153,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 129,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 121,528 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 115,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,151 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 90,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,818 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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S722 FNW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S722 FNW, 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 S722 FNW registered?

S722 FNW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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