CarVerify

Free Car Check

S945 RHK

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

133,054 mi
Last recorded133,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 RHK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,180 miles

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

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

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 128,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,163 miles

Customer has advised of a instrument cluster change May 2023 @ 220164 miles new speedo read 125367 at time of chance difference is +94797.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 217,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 215,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 211,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 207,810 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 203,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 203,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 198,483 miles

parking brake just on minimum limit

Pass 4 Aug 2016 193,474 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 186,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 178,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 171,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 161,783 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 152,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 144,322 miles

Bonnet support struts do not support bonnet weight.

Front tyres appear to be very low on inflation pressure.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 137,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts do not hold the bonnet up

brake wear indicator light is on

covers fitted over the outer sills

front number plate is damaged

n/s head light aim is on the low limit

water inside the o/s head lamp unit

Fail 10 Aug 2009 137,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet struts do not hold the bonnet up

brake wear indicator light is on

covers fitted over the outer sills

front number plate is damaged

water inside the o/s head lamp unit

Pass 16 Jul 2008 129,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 111,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 96,268 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S945 RHK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S945 RHK, 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

How do I check the history of S945 RHK?

You can check the full history of S945 RHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S945 RHK registered?

S945 RHK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S945 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S945 RHK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S945 RHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S945 RHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.