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L5 ABL

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ABL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 76,048 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 75,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 74,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,165 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 70,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,397 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,543 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,715 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,390 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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L5 ABL is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L5 ABL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L5 ABL?

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What year was L5 ABL registered?

L5 ABL is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L5 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ABL shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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