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G5 TTO

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,729 mi
Last recorded182,729 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 182,729 miles

Nearside Front play detected on front suspension when braking,unable to pinpoint

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 182,729 miles

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

Nearside Front play detected on front suspension when braking,unable to pinpoint

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 172,366 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

suspension and components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 172,320 miles

brake wear warning lamp on

offside rear suspension / stability linkage broken

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 15 May 2012 172,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake wear warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on edges

offside rear suspension / stability linkage broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 163,236 miles

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

front and rear brake disc's corroded

offside rear level control sensor link broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 163,224 miles

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

all brake disc's slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2009 163,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

all brake disc's slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 116,219 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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G5 TTO is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G5 TTO, 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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G5 TTO is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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