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SRE 555

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,034 mi
Last recorded39,034 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRE 555
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,385 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,951 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,437 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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SRE 555 is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRE 555, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRE 555?

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What year was SRE 555 registered?

SRE 555 is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is SRE 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRE 555 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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