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TBZ 4224

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

145,034 mi
Last recorded145,034 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 4224
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe and some suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,639 miles

some rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 140,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 138,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,735 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both wipers worn

Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,019 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 128,278 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 122,996 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 117,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 113,199 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 107,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,298 miles

Slight bind/drag on both rear brakes.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 99,496 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see condition of front brake pads through the wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to see condition of front brake pads through the wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,897 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/r hub rose joint worn

Fail 24 Aug 2005 63,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 63,020 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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TBZ 4224 is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol 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 TBZ 4224, 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 TBZ 4224 registered?

TBZ 4224 is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 October 1998.

Is TBZ 4224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 4224 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.

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