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A5 FTX

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

296,121 mi
Last recorded296,121 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 296,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 293,264 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 284,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 281,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 279,902 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s rear upper ball joints. Rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 273,959 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 264,931 miles

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

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 14 Oct 2010 260,583 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 260,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 255,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 244,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 229,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 191,777 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 144,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,552 miles

front brake pads not visible

o/s/rear brake binding

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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A5 FTX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A5 FTX, 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 A5 FTX registered?

A5 FTX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is A5 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FTX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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