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S920 CGK

1998 Lexus LS400

Purple Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

195,734 mi
Last recorded195,734 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 CGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 195,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 183,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 183,421 miles

General corrosion underneath

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component NSF and OSF rack ends slight leakage from gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 183,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 182,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 182,735 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 181,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 179,153 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 179,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 176,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on front subframe and suspension arms

Pass 30 Apr 2016 172,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 168,176 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 162,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 162,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 156,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 146,944 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 136,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 127,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 120,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 113,655 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 110,005 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

noise to offside front wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2006 103,326 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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S920 CGK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Purple with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S920 CGK, 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 S920 CGK registered?

S920 CGK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S920 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S920 CGK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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