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H8 LHX

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 161,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 152,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,880 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,913 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 128,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,517 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,391 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 101,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,083 miles

Offside Front inner arm has slight play, under body corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 91,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 80,359 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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H8 LHX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H8 LHX, 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 H8 LHX registered?

H8 LHX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H8 LHX safe to buy?

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