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S747 CBD

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

250,121 mi
Last recorded250,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 CBD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 250,121 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low.

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 24 Oct 2013 241,222 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 240,777 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 228,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 223,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 223,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre wearing low 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,070 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres waring on iner sholders

Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,070 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres waring on iner sholders

Pass 19 Jun 2008 208,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 197,150 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2006 154,884 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 154,884 miles

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

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

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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S747 CBD 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 58.3%.

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 S747 CBD, 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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S747 CBD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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