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S734 KBA

1998 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 KBA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,538 miles

Offside Front suspension arm split pin missing

Fail 1 Dec 2025 105,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front suspension arm split pin missing

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,240 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 103,240 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 96,669 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 95,560 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,809 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 84,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,343 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,442 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,442 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,256 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,727 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,383 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 21,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,986 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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S734 KBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S734 KBA, 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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S734 KBA is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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