MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside and offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES
FRONT NEARSIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
CORROSION ON METAL BRAKE PIPES
FRONT NEARSIDE SEAT BELT WEBBING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/s/f tyre small cut in outer tread
Slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r suspension mountings
Vsc light showing off
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery insecure
bonnet stays weak dont hold bonnet open
cut to off side front tyre tread area but no cords reached or exposed
near side front fog light not working
near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge
off side front tyre inner edge worn low
rear suspension componants corroding
unable to see condition of front brake pads
vsc light on dash
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear headlight ajuster linkage broken
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and Rear brake pads look low.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 RBJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 S78 RBJ, 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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S78 RBJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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