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R239 JEJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,967 mi
Last recorded71,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 JEJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 71,967 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 67,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 62,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 58,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 55,665 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 52,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,205 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 20 May 2014 47,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,288 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,185 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 27,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,227 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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R239 JEJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R239 JEJ, 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 R239 JEJ registered?

R239 JEJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R239 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 JEJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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