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R2 TJD

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,072 mi
Last recorded173,072 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 TJD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 173,072 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 172,088 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also rear, rear tyres close also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 171,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 170,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 169,252 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar link dust covers perished

Pass 5 Nov 2019 166,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 164,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Fail 16 Nov 2018 164,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad retaining fittings missing/pins loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability ride height sensor (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 155,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 146,668 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 144,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 140,607 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 140,607 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 137,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 135,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

advise wheel align check front tyres worn on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2008 131,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 131,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 128,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 123,895 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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R2 TJD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R2 TJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R2 TJD registered?

R2 TJD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R2 TJD safe to buy?

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