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S196 EGH

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 EGH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 124,200 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 123,560 miles

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 122,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 120,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 109,685 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 96,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 94,797 miles

engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 91,593 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 10 Sep 2012 89,516 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges and nearside front devoid of tread outer edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,518 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 84,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to windscreen not in swept area

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,330 miles

front windscreen damage outside of zones a and b

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,674 miles

nail found in o/s/r tyre

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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S196 EGH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S196 EGH, 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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S196 EGH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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