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R111 CCR

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 CCR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 131,441 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various areas of light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 May 2025 126,875 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and coated with wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

both o/s and n/s inner sills corroded at rear ends

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,033 miles

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

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Rear both inner sills corroded at rear ends

Fail 6 Jun 2024 123,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Rear both inner sills corroded at rear ends

Pass 26 May 2023 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

all rear suspension components corroded

rear ends of both o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 112,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 107,874 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,111 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake back plates very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,374 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates very corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,876 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,412 miles

both lower rear suspension arms and bushes are in poor condition and corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear floorpan and rear axle assembly

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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 has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 86,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,124 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,849 miles

bonnet struts very weak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet supporting strutts weak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,302 miles

bonnet supporting strutts weak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,047 miles

front discs worn

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,468 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,486 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear suspension hub bushes

Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in rear suspension hub bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,750 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,115 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 57,402 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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R111 CCR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R111 CCR, 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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R111 CCR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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