CarVerify

Free Car Check

R120 KGU

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 KGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 79,009 miles

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

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

crack in off side tyre wall

cracking in in off side tyre wall

front suspension soft

rear suspension components slightly corroded

slight leak in power steering

slight lift in o/f ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2016 78,833 miles

Crack on o/s/front tyre close to rim

Cracking on O/S/rear tyre sadewall

Front Suspension Soft

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

Rear Suspension components Sligthly Corroded

Slight leap power steering pipes

Slight lift in o/s/front lower ball joint

slight corrosion o/s/rear metal brake pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,608 miles

Cracking to OSR tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,831 miles

Coolant expansion tank insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight crackin g to both rear tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,701 miles

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

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

Slight cracking to front number plate

Slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,472 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Small crack to front number plate

Undersheilds fitted to underside of vehicle impairing full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2010 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Small crack to front number plate

Undersheilds fitted to underside of vehicle impairing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,544 miles

Bonnet does not stay in the upright position

N/S Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 62,107 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R120 KGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R120 KGU, 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

How do I check the history of R120 KGU?

You can check the full history of R120 KGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R120 KGU registered?

R120 KGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R120 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 KGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R120 KGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R120 KGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.