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R67 HMV

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,871 mi
Last recorded65,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 51,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 45,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 45,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,230 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,037 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure from battery (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,983 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,822 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,260 miles

All Tyres Deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,149 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,242 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 38,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 37,607 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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R67 HMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R67 HMV, 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 R67 HMV registered?

R67 HMV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R67 HMV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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