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S422 JBA

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 JBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 172,215 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Underside heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2025 167,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 159,480 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear /front/back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 158,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 158,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED.. (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 155,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion To Suspension..

Little Reserve Travel On Park Brake..

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 153,724 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 153,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2019 150,826 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 147,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 143,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear. (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,626 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,524 miles

slight vertical movement detected at o/s/r wheel.

Pass 3 May 2013 126,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 118,425 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 115,025 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 105,410 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 99,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 78,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,191 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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S422 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S422 JBA, 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 S422 JBA registered?

S422 JBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S422 JBA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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