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R139 JGU

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,558 mi
Last recorded154,558 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 JGU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 154,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 154,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 153,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 153,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,019 miles

Offside Front brake dust plate missing

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 26 Aug 2021 153,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake dust plate missing

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2020 152,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,011 miles

o/s/r load level link broken

wear in o/s/r top ,front arm bush

Pass 11 Sep 2018 14,837 miles

Parking brake pedal close to end of travel.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 148,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake pedal close to end of travel.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 147,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 145,209 miles

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear auto adjustment arm broken. temp repair

Fail 6 Sep 2016 145,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low rear auto adjustment bar broken (1.8)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear auto adjustment arm broken. temp repair

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 141,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,810 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,551 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 134,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 133,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 130,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 128,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 127,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 127,058 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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R139 JGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R139 JGU, 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 R139 JGU registered?

R139 JGU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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