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R666 ADF

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,612 mi
Last recorded189,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 ADF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 189,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 183,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 171,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 161,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,969 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 157,934 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flickers for 2 seconds (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light flickers for 2 seconds (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Flickering when first operated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 155,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Flickering when first operated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 153,196 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,501 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 149,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 142,109 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 137,074 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear inner sillinner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,847 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,506 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Engine oil level close to minimum.

N/S/F Brake hose incorrectly seated.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,827 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 112,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 112,833 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 108,980 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 108,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 104,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 102,817 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 102,817 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

battery insecure

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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R666 ADF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R666 ADF, 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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R666 ADF is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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