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L400 KEC

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

215,118 mi
Last recorded215,118 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 215,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 201,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 188,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 183,967 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear lower suspension bush slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 176,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 176,376 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 166,280 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 166,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear tyres low tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 155,274 miles

movement evident offside rear lower suspension bush

slight movement in offside steering rack/offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2006 142,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 129,004 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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L400 KEC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KEC, 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 KEC registered?

L400 KEC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is L400 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 KEC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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