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R945 COA

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

187,435 mi
Last recorded187,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 COA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 187,435 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Various rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Spare wheel well corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 185,056 miles

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

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

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 182,322 miles

Nearside Rear strated corrosion

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 180,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 178,858 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 176,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 171,670 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 164,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 157,824 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,310 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 128,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 112,052 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,720 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 83,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 68,245 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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R945 COA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R945 COA, 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 R945 COA registered?

R945 COA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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