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R103 MSG

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 MSG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 118,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 118,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 117,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,452 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,470 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 111,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst To Front Pipe Joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst To Front Pipe Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 92,549 miles

advisory bracket insecure on o/s/f strutt/hub assembly

advisory rear sections of main brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2007 86,201 miles

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 May 2007 86,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 May 2006 78,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 78,173 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 78,186 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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R103 MSG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R103 MSG, 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 R103 MSG registered?

R103 MSG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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