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S898 AGU

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,341 mi
Last recorded160,341 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 AGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 160,341 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 160,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases T piece, after catalysts (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective mounting broken (1.7.2)

Front tyres are worn heavily on the inner edges

Offside Rear Outer brake pad is getting low

Rear suspension joints have slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2015 141,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s wiper blade perished, but still clearing screen.

slight o/s/r brake bind.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 140,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s wiper blade perished, but still clearing screen.

slight o/s/r brake bind.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 112,148 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,509 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 89,161 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,387 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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S898 AGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S898 AGU, 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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S898 AGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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