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N8 YTW

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 YTW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 104,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 104,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 86,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 79,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 57,124 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,346 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,182 miles

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

nearside door v mirror glass in secure

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,139 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

second set of number plates in car

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,352 miles

near side front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 32,050 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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N8 YTW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N8 YTW, 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

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What year was N8 YTW registered?

N8 YTW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is N8 YTW safe to buy?

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