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S593 UOS

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 UOS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 149,451 miles

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 147,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,915 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 143,549 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 143,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,630 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,160 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,696 miles

ADVISED noisey front suspension

ADVISED slight play in n/s/ rear

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 132,696 miles

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

ADVISED noisey front suspension

ADVISED slight play in n/s/ rear

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 122,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 121,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 121,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 113,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 105,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 92,596 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,420 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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S593 UOS is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S593 UOS, 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 S593 UOS registered?

S593 UOS is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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