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S878 NRN

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,943 mi
Last recorded165,943 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 NRN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 165,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 160,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 157,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,636 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 152,317 miles

slight play in o/s/r top suspension ball joint ./

Pass 10 Oct 2013 145,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,797 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 142,792 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes rustimg

Pass 3 Oct 2011 131,195 miles

offside front tyre is slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 122,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s mirror silghtly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 108,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 107,460 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 107,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 98,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 89,825 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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S878 NRN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S878 NRN, 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 S878 NRN registered?

S878 NRN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S878 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 NRN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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