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K40 LVB

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,037 mi
Last recorded165,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 LVB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2005 165,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 165,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside and nearside rear brake pads appear low

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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K40 LVB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K40 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K40 LVB?

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What year was K40 LVB registered?

K40 LVB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is K40 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 LVB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K40 LVB have outstanding finance?

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