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5990 KP

1998 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5990 KP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 109,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,663 miles

General corrosion present on vehicle underside, suspension and braking components

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,949 miles

Bonnet supporting struts weak

General corrosion present on vehicle underside, suspension and braking components

Offside door mirror poor

Rear exhaust heatshields partially insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,146 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,392 miles

both inner sills rusty

both rear brakes binding slightly

front + rear suspension rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,157 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rear upper wishbone,rear bushes light play

rear exhaust heat shields damaged

rear sub frame very rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,727 miles

all front dust covers poor

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust rusty

front pads low

heat shield loose

Pass 5 Sep 2016 97,351 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,623 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight blow exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,154 miles

slight play in rear suspenion bushes,underside rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,160 miles

both front suspension arm bushes very weak

brake warning light on

wipers poor,

Fail 23 Jun 2009 86,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cant sea front pads, o/s mirra is cracked, brake warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 86,293 miles

cant sea front pads, o/s mirra is cracked, brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,948 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 770,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,953 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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5990 KP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 5990 KP, 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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5990 KP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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