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S420 SAH

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 SAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 157,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 157,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,443 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 157,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 157,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 156,205 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 152,870 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 151,084 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,084 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 142,634 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 142,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 132,700 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 118,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 106,852 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,237 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 83,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,211 miles

front number plate starting to crack †offside rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm †front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 52,955 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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S420 SAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S420 SAH, 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 S420 SAH registered?

S420 SAH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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