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S820 JBA

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 108,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,530 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 101,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 98,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,934 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 86,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 82,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,356 miles

play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,987 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 72,941 miles

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

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)

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

Tested brakes on decellerometer, car may have traction control.

unable to check rpm, could not find an ignition pickup.

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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S820 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S820 JBA, 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 S820 JBA registered?

S820 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S820 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 JBA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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