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129,527 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected close to driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
rear diff leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected close to driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heat shield loose
rear diff leaking
Front Registration plate insecure weak Magnets (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure weak Magnets (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust shield loose
Suspension pipe modified but function not affected NSR pipe fouling Driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))
various under body corrosion
Coil spring corroded All Four Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy /Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Diff, Slight Oil Seepage
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All Four Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging From Mirror
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy /Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Diff, Slight Oil Seepage
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight oil leak from rear diff
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
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B15 KEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 B15 KEX, 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 B15 KEX registered?
B15 KEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is B15 KEX safe to buy?
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