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K9 VEN

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 VEN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 170,870 miles

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Rear chassis members above suspension fixings are badly corroded both sides

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 170,859 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General underside corrosion in and around prescribed areas

Rear chassis members above suspension fixings are badly corroded both sides

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 169,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield rear are loose

rear underside chassis etc are corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2014 167,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 165,915 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 165,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 160,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 152,743 miles

noise when hand brake applied

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 145,291 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 145,289 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 126,872 miles

LPG cert no : 167 Birmingham autogas 30/12/2008

Movement in both rear lower arm bushs

Fail 31 Dec 2008 126,272 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 94,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,043 miles

some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 76,349 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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K9 VEN 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 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 K9 VEN, 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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K9 VEN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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