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L400 OLD

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 OLD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 163,578 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 163,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 162,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 162,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 161,327 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,196 miles

Exhaust leaking slightly at both front pipe joints

Pass 12 Oct 2020 158,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 156,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 149,534 miles

Front exhaust section has slight leak

Oil leak

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2017 143,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 136,067 miles

very slight play at nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 128,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,832 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,295 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,295 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,586 miles

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

both reartyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,233 miles

both front tyres have slight sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 100,523 miles

both nearside tyres have cracks to outer edge advise monitor

Pass 20 Sep 2007 98,629 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,370 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 OLD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OLD, 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 OLD registered?

L400 OLD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is L400 OLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 OLD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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