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S980 SUX

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 SUX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 131,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2025 127,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 120,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,472 miles

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 109,186 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,034 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 70,034 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front and both rear tyres perishing on side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,727 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front washer jets weak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,579 miles

All brake pipes heavily undersealed

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,956 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bellows deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,654 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 22 Sep 2008 63,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,688 miles

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

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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S980 SUX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 S980 SUX, 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 S980 SUX registered?

S980 SUX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S980 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 SUX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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