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J644 HMV

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,376 mi
Last recorded104,376 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ644 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,376 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn outside edge.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn outside edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 102,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 102,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine underguard insecure †no mileage displayed

Pass 21 Aug 2007

engine underguard insecure †no mileage displayed

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,994 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre needs new tyre soon as possible

Fail 8 Jul 2005 92,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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J644 HMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J644 HMV, 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 J644 HMV registered?

J644 HMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 July 1998.

Is J644 HMV safe to buy?

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