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G6 HAD

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 HAD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 164,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 164,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 157,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 151,757 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 145,625 miles

Both bonnet struts inoprative

Possible rear ride height suspension adjuster diconnected

Fail 6 Feb 2013 145,625 miles

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

Both bonnet struts inoprative

Possible rear ride height suspension adjuster diconnected

Pass 18 Jan 2012 137,511 miles

offside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 137,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 130,310 miles

Both bonnet struts defective

Offside door mirror delaminating

Fail 15 Feb 2011 130,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both bonnet struts defective

Offside door mirror delaminating

Pass 13 Jan 2010 122,591 miles

Both bonnet stays ineffective

Rear ride height linkage broken

Undershield fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,345 miles

Bonnet struts defective

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,606 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 107,536 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads low advise power steering rack damp advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge advise o/s door mirror glass slighty discoloured

Pass 10 Feb 2007 100,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 91,485 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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G6 HAD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 G6 HAD, 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 G6 HAD registered?

G6 HAD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is G6 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 HAD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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