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S655 SLC

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS655 SLC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 126,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir Cap (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subframe, Front Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,928 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,993 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 107,905 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,693 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,827 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,652 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge, not at full tread depth

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,404 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,812 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 60,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 55,458 miles

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

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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S655 SLC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S655 SLC, 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 S655 SLC registered?

S655 SLC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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