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R761 MEH

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 MEH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,116 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,732 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,586 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 110,473 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 108,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 105,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 102,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 99,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 96,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 89,023 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,595 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)

Pass 23 May 2008 83,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,792 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 24 May 2006 75,411 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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R761 MEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R761 MEH, 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 R761 MEH registered?

R761 MEH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R761 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 MEH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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