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R890 CCL

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 CCL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,864 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,193 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 70,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,753 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 56,249 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,305 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,421 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 7 Oct 2011 44,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,897 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,801 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 2 Oct 2006 11,446 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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R890 CCL is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R890 CCL, 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 R890 CCL registered?

R890 CCL is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R890 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 CCL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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