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S998 AWV

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,438 mi
Last recorded239,438 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 AWV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 239,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 239,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2011 237,537 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 237,341 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 214,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 214,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 193,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 167,256 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf and nsr tyre edges worn

os steering arm slight play

service brake travel

Fail 10 Oct 2007 167,246 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf and nsr tyre edges worn

os steering arm slight play

service brake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2006 143,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 143,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 143,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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S998 AWV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S998 AWV, 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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S998 AWV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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