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R15 MMG

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,872 mi
Last recorded179,872 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MMG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 179,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 179,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 175,413 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 175,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor around rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 171,933 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 171,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 169,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 159,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 154,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 148,715 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported along offside floor leading to rear suspension unit (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center exhaust section (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter to front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After catalytic converter to front pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 141,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 141,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brakes could do with attention as pedal travel is more than expected

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,784 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,432 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 112,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wiper rubbers split

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,092 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 96,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 68,283 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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R15 MMG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R15 MMG, 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 R15 MMG registered?

R15 MMG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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