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S975 JGM

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

181,132 mi
Last recorded181,132 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 JGM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 181,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 177,455 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 172,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 169,936 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 168,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 159,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 151,211 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 121,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 121,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension componants slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

o/s front brake back plate missing

steering componants slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 116,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front and rear suspension componants slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

steering componants slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 110,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check all fuel pipes

rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 110,356 miles

Advise rear subframe has surface corrossion

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,711 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 76,219 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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S975 JGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S975 JGM, 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 S975 JGM registered?

S975 JGM is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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