MOT Status
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259,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear floor pan some damage and light corrosion
all rear suspension corroded
number plate light blue in colour
x2 front lower suspension arms corroded
x2 front tyre treads low
x2 rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted sharp edge against outer tyre wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear floor pan some damage and light corrosion
all rear suspension corroded
number plate light blue in colour
x2 front lower suspension arms corroded
x2 front tyre treads low
x2 rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 2mm
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear 2mm
engine running hot.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general suspension corrosion
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
O.S.F Tyre Wearing On Edges
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
O.S.F Steering Rack End Has Slight Play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L400 JTB is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 L400 JTB, 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 L400 JTB registered?
L400 JTB is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is L400 JTB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L400 JTB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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