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R71 VOY

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,325 mi
Last recorded62,325 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 VOY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,325 miles

surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,667 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,816 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,869 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,284 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,907 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,923 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 45,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,295 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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R71 VOY is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R71 VOY, 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 R71 VOY registered?

R71 VOY is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R71 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 VOY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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