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R687 ARJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

189,280 mi
Last recorded189,280 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 ARJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 189,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 187,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 180,577 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 18 Aug 2022 173,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 167,277 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 162,583 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 162,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 154,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 141,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,901 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear height sensor broken

Fail 15 Jun 2017 133,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear height sensor broken

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,149 miles

Rear rear brake pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2015 117,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 117,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 93,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,706 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 84,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 81,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,197 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 72,040 miles

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

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

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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R687 ARJ 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 R687 ARJ, 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 R687 ARJ registered?

R687 ARJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R687 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 ARJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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