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S988 WUK

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,281 mi
Last recorded178,281 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 WUK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,281 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 178,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rose joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 172,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 167,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 164,627 miles

rear subframe and inner sills getting slight surface rust

Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,201 miles

rear and front suspension rusting and rear mount areas rusting //

Pass 18 Aug 2015 155,291 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nearside rear hub bush

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush

Fail 16 Jul 2015 155,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r (rear) hub bush

slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush

Pass 10 Jul 2014 146,806 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 146,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,901 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 129,140 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 125,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 119,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 116,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 109,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,637 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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S988 WUK is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 120,667 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 S988 WUK, 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 27 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S988 WUK registered?

S988 WUK is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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