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S259 ORV

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 ORV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 106,382 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 106,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,632 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,636 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,014 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,591 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 90,875 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,909 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,409 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 54,761 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2008 54,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 42,564 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 42,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,821 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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S259 ORV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S259 ORV, 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 S259 ORV registered?

S259 ORV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S259 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 ORV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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