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L40 ODH

1998 Lexus LS400

Maroon Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,832 mi
Last recorded70,832 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ODH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 70,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,954 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 53,982 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 53,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are getting bold on the outter edger

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,813 miles

front tyres wearing on the outer edge. advise tracking.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,745 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,205 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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L40 ODH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Maroon with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L40 ODH, 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 L40 ODH registered?

L40 ODH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is L40 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 ODH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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