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R760 YWJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 YWJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 145,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 139,808 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 139,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 134,115 miles

under car, covered under seal all over

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,681 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake just made requirements after adjustment

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,681 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre arm - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly low

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,539 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficency slighty low

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 122,293 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficency slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,946 miles

o/s/r handbrake not working as well as n/s

rear chassis and subframe corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2016 119,674 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,349 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 116,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 114,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,709 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 59,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 49,739 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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R760 YWJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 R760 YWJ, 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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R760 YWJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R760 YWJ 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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