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R725 NWT

1998 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,707 mi
Last recorded187,707 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 NWT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 187,707 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 187,689 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both boxes leaking might affecting Emission test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 186,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 184,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 184,507 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear service imbalance = 17%

Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 174,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 165,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner edge smooth

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear inner tyre smooth

Pass 17 Sep 2015 154,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 147,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,148 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 134,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 134,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 130,119 miles

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

bonnet surport struts ineffective

rear brake discs slightly corroded (lack of use?)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 125,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 114,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 89,621 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 89,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 76,207 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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R725 NWT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R725 NWT, 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 R725 NWT registered?

R725 NWT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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