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L40 PMP

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,424 mi
Last recorded77,424 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 PMP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 77,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,894 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 71,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 69,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,802 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 59,230 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,493 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded/thin.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2011 50,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 48,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 48,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 46,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 43,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,004 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 36,541 miles

Nearside front tyre nearly smooth on outside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 PMP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PMP, 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 PMP registered?

L40 PMP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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