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R105 JWC

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,411 mi
Last recorded89,411 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 JWC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,411 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,307 miles

surface corrosion to rear discs

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,299 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 89,292 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,229 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,229 miles

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,891 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,289 miles

both front tyres atrting to wear low on inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,037 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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R105 JWC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R105 JWC, 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 R105 JWC registered?

R105 JWC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R105 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 JWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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