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A11 BDH

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BDH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 25,195 miles

Bonnet gas struts don't hold bonnet open

Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,547 miles

Bonnet gas struts don't hold bonnet open

Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,704 miles

Bonnet gas struts don't hold bonnet open

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NSF/OSF (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet gas struts don't hold bonnet up

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,316 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,896 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 21,626 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 20,490 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,969 miles

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,733 miles

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed....

Fail 11 Mar 2011 16,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed....

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 16,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,878 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 15,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,530 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn and close to wear limit on outer edges.

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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A11 BDH is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold 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 A11 BDH, 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 A11 BDH registered?

A11 BDH is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A11 BDH safe to buy?

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