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R909 MGT

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 MGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 121,292 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts and rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,273 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to all off suspension component's front and rear nearside and offside

Pass 15 Nov 2022 119,950 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 117,727 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 117,727 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 116,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 115,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 114,337 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 113,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,600 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,134 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2008 108,079 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 106,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 102,399 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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R909 MGT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green 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 R909 MGT, 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 R909 MGT registered?

R909 MGT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R909 MGT safe to buy?

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