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S564 RPV

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

132,687 mi
Last recorded132,687 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS564 RPV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 132,687 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 132,687 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 130,428 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,662 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2020 112,662 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive coming from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has slight movement

Fail 25 Jan 2019 107,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive coming from cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield has slight movement

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,810 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,435 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,382 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,817 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,548 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,439 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,177 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,437 miles

front and rear brake pads low cover sills fitted engine pan fitted

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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S564 RPV is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue 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 S564 RPV, 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 S564 RPV registered?

S564 RPV is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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