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R760 TCF

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 TCF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 110,126 miles

battery insecure

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

poor visual access to brake pads

Fail 7 May 2009 110,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

poor visual access to brake pads

battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,837 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2008 100,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 94,184 miles

bonnet stay struts weak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 94,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay struts weak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,372 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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R760 TCF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R760 TCF, 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 R760 TCF registered?

R760 TCF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R760 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 TCF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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