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S439 LGN

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,694 mi
Last recorded171,694 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 LGN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 171,694 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened , DIF,AXLE

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Both mirrors were tinted

Front Both sus very low than standard limit (modified)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Stickers (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front A washer not working but other two were working fine

Offside Rear Sus sensor broken

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

Rear Both parking brakes not locking but working recommend to repair as soon as possible

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 171,694 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened , DIF,AXLE

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Both mirrors were tinted

Front Both sus very low than standard limit (modified)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Stickers (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front A washer not working but other two were working fine

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Sus sensor broken

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

Rear Both parking brakes not locking but working recommend to repair as soon as possible

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 162,341 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 162,341 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake performance only just met requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 159,824 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn low

front and rear suspension corroded

rear subframe corroded

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Jul 2018 159,813 miles

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

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

all suspension corroded and deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 159,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Oct 2014 158,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres different size to rears

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 153,930 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 149,583 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2011 149,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 142,726 miles

brake pad warning on

vsc light on

Fail 15 Jul 2010 142,659 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pad warning on

Pass 18 Jul 2009 134,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 131,104 miles

both rear upper wishbones have slight play at bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2007 121,513 miles

Both front tyres wearing on shoulders.

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 Jul 2006 109,011 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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S439 LGN is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S439 LGN, 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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S439 LGN is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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