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S853 XRJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,443 mi
Last recorded158,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 XRJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 158,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 144,850 miles

handbrake cable required requirement barely met

Fail 22 May 2017 144,850 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 141,633 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low in centres.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On 'Y' joint pipe before first silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear heat shields loose and rattling.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 141,633 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to wear low in centres.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On 'Y' joint pipe before first silencer. (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear heat shields loose and rattling.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,094 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 134,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,166 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs excessively pitted/scored

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 109,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,179 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,609 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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S853 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S853 XRJ, 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 S853 XRJ registered?

S853 XRJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S853 XRJ safe to buy?

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