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L400 ABB

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 ABB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 83,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 83,466 miles

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

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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L400 ABB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L400 ABB, 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 L400 ABB?

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What year was L400 ABB registered?

L400 ABB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is L400 ABB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 ABB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L400 ABB have outstanding finance?

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