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R793 KPG

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,357 mi
Last recorded179,357 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 KPG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 179,357 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2025 178,772 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Mar 2024 177,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2022 177,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2022 177,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2021 176,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 172,866 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 172,866 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 163,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 153,762 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 144,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 141,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 140,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,354 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 134,139 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 18 Jun 2009 128,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 118,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 106,754 miles

slight brake bind from n/s rear

Pass 20 Jun 2006 96,981 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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R793 KPG is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R793 KPG, 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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R793 KPG is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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