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S699 SLC

1998 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,094 mi
Last recorded172,094 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 SLC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 162,444 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 162,444 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 155,903 miles

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 155,903 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 153,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 150,620 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cuts

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing low in centre sections/age related cut

Fail 30 Dec 2021 150,620 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cuts

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing low in centre sections/age related cut

Pass 9 Jan 2021 148,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 132,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 115,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,529 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,075 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 69,156 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,505 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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S699 SLC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S699 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 S699 SLC registered?

S699 SLC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S699 SLC safe to buy?

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