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L400 PAH

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 142,901 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded above diff ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 4 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear on the underside of the vehicle, and other various items corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 575 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,535 miles

all four tyres stating to perrish

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,545 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking but not to chords

Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,545 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre cracking but not to chords

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,147 miles

all four tyres startind to perrish on side walls

o/s/r and n/s/r discs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,853 miles

o/s/f rear disc and n/s/f rear disc silghtly rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,867 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s/f Tyres slightly cracked on sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,869 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 68,546 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 PAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PAH, 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 PAH registered?

L400 PAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L400 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 PAH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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