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R824 FNJ

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

172,813 mi
Last recorded172,813 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 FNJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 172,813 miles

rear tyres treads slight cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2024 172,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 196,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 194,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 193,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 192,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 190,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 186,288 miles

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

front tyres edges worn

slight exhaust leak nearside front

Pass 30 Aug 2017 179,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 174,666 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres edges worn

nail in nearside front tyre

parking brake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2015 170,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 168,877 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 168,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 166,747 miles

handbrake pedal travel

windscreen slight damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 166,737 miles

handbrake pedal travel

rear nearside anti-roll bar link dust cover perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 165,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 164,155 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 164,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,896 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 157,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 28 Jul 2008 151,245 miles

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

creaking noise from front brakes

Fail 28 Jul 2008 151,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

creaking noise from front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2007 144,566 miles

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Fail 3 Aug 2007 144,566 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 136,577 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 136,572 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 136,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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R824 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R824 FNJ, 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 R824 FNJ registered?

R824 FNJ is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R824 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 FNJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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