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R400 PJS

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,914 mi
Last recorded188,914 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 PJS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 188,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2025 182,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 176,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 172,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 171,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,401 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 167,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 167,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 165,111 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 157,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 154,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outer seat belts covered by child seats and not allowing full inspections

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 18 May 2015 151,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 143,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 141,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 5 May 2011 136,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion in places

Fail 26 Apr 2011 136,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion in places

Pass 8 May 2010 127,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres slight wear at outer edges

general surface rust to all areas underside of vehicle at rear ends

oil leaks around gearbox areas

Pass 1 May 2009 115,773 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,125 miles

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,228 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R400 PJS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R400 PJS, 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 R400 PJS registered?

R400 PJS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R400 PJS safe to buy?

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