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M100 RDE

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 RDE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,700 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 136,520 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 136,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 131,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 131,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 128,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged mounting bracket broken (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,755 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 120,812 miles

Front number plate cracked

both rear shocker dust covers damaged x2

both rear tyres 2mm in places

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 3mm in places x2

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 3mm in places x2

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,614 miles

Nsf lower ball joint worn (BORDERLINE)!!!

front tyres 3mm in places worn on edges,high line tread x2

ns kat slight blow at flange

shocker dust covers damaged

travell on h/brake

Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,829 miles

osr upper rose bush as slight play in it

Pass 10 May 2013 98,023 miles

both rear sills underneath starting to corrode x2

general corrossion to rear subframe and attatched parts

ns wing mirror damaged

Fail 4 May 2013 97,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear sills underneath starting to corrode x2

general corrossion to rear subframe and attatched parts

ns wing mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 86,056 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r levelling system bracket to suspension fractured.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,353 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,300 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,953 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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M100 RDE is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 M100 RDE, 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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M100 RDE is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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