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S766 GFM

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,965 mi
Last recorded195,965 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 GFM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 195,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 191,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 189,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 189,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 178,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 178,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 162,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 138,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 103,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,179 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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S766 GFM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFM, 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 S766 GFM registered?

S766 GFM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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