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R120 PRS

1998 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 PRS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,049 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,288 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,921 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,433 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,523 miles

both front outrigger arm bushes perished

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side wiper smearing

off side wiper smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,938 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,443 miles

Both bonnet struts weak.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Large lip on rear brake pads.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on centre of tread.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,638 miles

Approx 2 - 3000 miles left on rear brake pads.

Offside wing mirror glass turning transparent.

Slight scoring to rear discs.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 29,638 miles

Approx 2 - 3000 miles left on rear brake pads.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wing mirror glass turning transparent.

Slight scoring to rear discs.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,677 miles

Approx 1 - 2000 miles left on front pads. (viewed through wheels)

Approx 4 - 5000 miles left on rear pads. (viewed through wheels)

both wipers smearing slightly.

low washer fluid level warning light staying on.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,885 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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R120 PRS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PRS, 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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R120 PRS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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