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R815 JBA

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,277 mi
Last recorded184,277 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 JBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 184,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 184,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2024 180,075 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 175,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 172,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 170,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 165,997 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 164,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 161,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 159,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 155,988 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 155,988 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 152,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 149,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 148,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 147,083 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 145,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 145,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 139,025 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 139,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 131,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear handbrake outer cables broken

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 131,966 miles

both rear handbrake outer cables broken

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 124,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 116,395 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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R815 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R815 JBA, 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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R815 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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