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R99 EDU

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 EDU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,335 miles

General underbody corrosion rear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 71,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 65,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 56,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,993 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2015 48,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,431 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osr handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,959 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 30,959 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,366 miles

osr handbrake cable starting to swell

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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R99 EDU is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R99 EDU, 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 R99 EDU registered?

R99 EDU is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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