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J133 KHW

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ133 KHW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,382 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,958 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 68,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 62,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 60,010 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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J133 KHW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J133 KHW, 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 J133 KHW registered?

J133 KHW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is J133 KHW safe to buy?

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