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R188 FDM

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 FDM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,249 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 98,680 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 98,187 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,812 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 96,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 80,811 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 77,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 74,019 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 71,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,644 miles

brake pedal travel is long but has reserve movment

osf brake caliper has noise in operation, would advise further inv

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 60,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,144 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 53,090 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre 2mm in center of tread

Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,956 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm in center of tread

Pass 30 Dec 2005 46,591 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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R188 FDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R188 FDM, 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 R188 FDM registered?

R188 FDM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R188 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 FDM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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