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S190 TKE

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 TKE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 134,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,623 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,522 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 118,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,819 miles

N/S/F tyre outer tread wearing with a perishing sidewall. (not primary tread)

N/S/R tyre has a wearing inner edge. (not primary tread)

O/S/F tyre tread edges wearing. (not primary tread)

O/S/R tyre has a bald inner edge with no tyre structure visable. (not primary tread)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,819 miles

N/S/F tyre outer tread wearing with a perishing sidewall. (not primary tread)

N/S/R tyre has a wearing inner edge. (not primary tread)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre tread edges wearing. (not primary tread)

O/S/R tyre has a bald inner edge with no tyre structure visable. (not primary tread)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,701 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 26 Sep 2012 110,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,991 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,559 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,619 miles

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

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

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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S190 TKE is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S190 TKE, 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 S190 TKE registered?

S190 TKE is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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