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S86 LMO

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,133 mi
Last recorded130,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 LMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 130,133 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,513 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 124,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 119,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,650 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 106,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,309 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 76,099 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,697 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,799 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN!!! Did you not see?! open your eyes next time!!

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 49,227 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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S86 LMO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S86 LMO, 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 S86 LMO registered?

S86 LMO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S86 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 LMO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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