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S901 TTW

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,791 mi
Last recorded98,791 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 TTW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 98,791 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 92,596 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Few localised areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 88,655 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut top bolt damaged under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Fail 2 May 2023 88,576 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just before rear flexi pipe, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Just before rear flexi pipe, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Fixing bolt damaged under bonnet, still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Pass 19 May 2022 85,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,522 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,489 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,697 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 55,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,488 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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S901 TTW is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S901 TTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S901 TTW registered?

S901 TTW is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S901 TTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 TTW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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