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R98 ERW

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,988 mi
Last recorded182,988 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ERW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 182,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 181,478 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 178,464 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 178,464 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 176,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 174,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 173,183 miles

GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND CHASSIS RUSTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,139 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components rusting.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,860 miles

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

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

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

general suspension components rusting...

Pass 5 Oct 2016 163,627 miles

rear suspension components and chassis rusting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 159,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear suspension components rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 154,385 miles

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

all rear suspension components rusting

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 151,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 147,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2010 135,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 20 Mar 2010 135,107 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 19 Mar 2009 129,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 129,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 124,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,642 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 120,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 117,770 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 117,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front 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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R98 ERW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R98 ERW, 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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R98 ERW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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