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S909 LEF

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,578 mi
Last recorded125,578 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 LEF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 125,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 125,237 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust system slightly corroded

sills have plastic trim covers

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 110,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 103,002 miles

Battery loose

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,259 miles

all rear moving parts,inc axle are very rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 100,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear moving parts,inc axle are very rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2011 100,238 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,770 miles

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

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2009 89,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 83,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,218 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 77,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 68,397 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 68,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 61,333 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2005 61,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front registration plate cracked

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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S909 LEF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S909 LEF, 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 S909 LEF registered?

S909 LEF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S909 LEF safe to buy?

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