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L400 SBS

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,312 mi
Last recorded147,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SBS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 147,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 141,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 130,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 125,438 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 120,153 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 120,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 117,899 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 114,607 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 114,607 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 111,473 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 107,959 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 107,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 100,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 99,663 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 96,639 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 92,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,216 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 SBS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SBS, 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 SBS registered?

L400 SBS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is L400 SBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SBS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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