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1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,347 mi
Last recorded39,347 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 JOT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,738 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 38,738 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four tyres cracked and perished

all four tyres over ten years old

Pass 23 Jul 2021 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four tyres cracked and perished

all four tyres over ten years old

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,221 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 28,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,789 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,893 miles

offside wiper blade

Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,428 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,277 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,039 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 20,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 19,317 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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300 JOT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 300 JOT, 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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300 JOT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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