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S95 BVK

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,578 mi
Last recorded158,578 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 BVK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 158,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is quite rusty

rear subframe is quite rusty

slight corrosion too both rear inner sills

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Aug 2015 152,880 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 152,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 148,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 145,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 140,888 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 138,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 125,648 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 125,644 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 122,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 116,067 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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S95 BVK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S95 BVK, 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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S95 BVK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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