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R10 DEC

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,505 mi
Last recorded96,505 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DEC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s bank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,703 miles

All underside surfaces, brakes & steering has surface corrossion

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,384 miles

All underside surfaces, brakes & steering has surface corrossion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,970 miles

All underside surfaces, brakes & steering has surface corrossion

Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 84,960 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension part corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,576 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,136 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,839 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,344 miles

Lots of surface corrosion on Front and Rear suspension componenets

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,844 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,233 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 45,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,547 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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R10 DEC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R10 DEC, 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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R10 DEC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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