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S766 AGD

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,753 mi
Last recorded73,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 AGD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,753 miles

park brake 16%,,,o/s low,,,will need attention

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2016 73,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake 16%,,,o/s low,,,will need attention

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,086 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

headlights deteriorating

parts under vehicle corroding

rear tyres worn/deteriorating,,,POOR

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,011 miles

no plates might not be legal

rear tyres near limit

Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

no plates might not be legal

rear tyres near limit

Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,747 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer walls

surface rust rear subframe/and componants

wear rear brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2012 60,060 miles

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

battery loose

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,403 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,141 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,515 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,515 miles

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

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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S766 AGD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S766 AGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S766 AGD registered?

S766 AGD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S766 AGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S766 AGD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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