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R382 ARD

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 ARD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 145,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 115,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,942 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,142 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 97,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,704 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 96,336 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 95,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,162 miles

No visual of front pads

Fail 9 Dec 2009 95,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No visual of front pads

Pass 11 Nov 2008 94,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,555 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 94,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 94,238 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 93,431 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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R382 ARD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R382 ARD, 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 R382 ARD registered?

R382 ARD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 January 1998.

Is R382 ARD safe to buy?

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