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S862 KNK

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,128 mi
Last recorded107,128 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 KNK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,782 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,128 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 98,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 96,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 93,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 93,086 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 88,797 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 84,544 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 80,898 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 76,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 73,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 68,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 59,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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S862 KNK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S862 KNK, 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 S862 KNK registered?

S862 KNK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is S862 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 KNK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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