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L400 PCR

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 121,070 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 121,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,250 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Front Headlamp cleaning device not working,before 2009

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 120,216 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 118,906 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 118,906 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 118,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 117,181 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 115,859 miles

all four tyre have sidewalls heavily perished

Fail 5 May 2017 115,858 miles

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

all four tyre have sidewalls heavily perished

Pass 18 May 2016 113,349 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 112,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 110,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 107,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 107,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,668 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 101,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 88,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2006 76,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 73,924 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 PCR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L400 PCR, 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 PCR registered?

L400 PCR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L400 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 PCR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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