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YLU 1

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLU 1
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 79,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,468 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,071 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,390 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,704 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,828 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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YLU 1 is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YLU 1, 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

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What year was YLU 1 registered?

YLU 1 is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is YLU 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLU 1 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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