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J9 FJR

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,542 mi
Last recorded120,542 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FJR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

various components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 118,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

various components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,413 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 108,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,973 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,485 miles

Pad warning light on inside ,unable to clearly see front and rear pads to make fair assement - advise to replace if light is on

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,647 miles

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

advise no view to front and rear brake pads .

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,014 miles

advise both front tyres on the legal limit .

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,524 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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J9 FJR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J9 FJR, 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 J9 FJR registered?

J9 FJR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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