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N111 DGR

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,233 mi
Last recorded211,233 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 DGR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 211,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 210,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2024 208,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 208,104 miles

Front exhaust pipes badly corroded

Front subframe and components corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded

Rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 207,137 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 206,921 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 206,145 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 206,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 205,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear sub-frame covered in underseal - inspection limited

Pass 13 Apr 2019 203,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 201,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2017 198,519 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Perished

Offside Front Outer Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre Perished

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 197,498 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2016 197,498 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2015 193,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking up

Pass 17 May 2014 187,355 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 184,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 181,936 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 177,989 miles

Rear discs worn and scored

All road tyres are heavly perished

All tyre pressures appear low

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs worn

Front tyres worn edge of tred

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp aim low

Offside rear brake binding

Rear suspention parts showing corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 24 Apr 2010 172,605 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 166,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 163,037 miles

Brake hose ferrules showing some corrosion

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake linkage corroded

Slight front brake inblance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 157,538 miles

Both wiper perished

Serface corrosion rear suspention

Slight blow from exhaust "Y" section

Pass 15 Jul 2006 143,842 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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N111 DGR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 N111 DGR, 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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N111 DGR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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