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R690 FHJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

190,223 mi
Last recorded190,223 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 FHJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 190,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 187,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 185,084 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 182,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 179,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 177,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 174,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 171,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 168,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 166,679 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 164,309 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 164,309 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 159,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 154,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 150,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 145,320 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 138,175 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 131,490 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 126,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 119,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,721 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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R690 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black 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 R690 FHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R690 FHJ registered?

R690 FHJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R690 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 FHJ 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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