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A16 FTC

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

231,090 mi
Last recorded231,090 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 FTC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 231,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 219,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 195,134 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 188,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 188,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 178,606 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 155,291 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 137,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 119,233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 119,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,312 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 112,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 96,655 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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A16 FTC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 A16 FTC, 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 A16 FTC registered?

A16 FTC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is A16 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 FTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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