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B15 KEX

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,527 mi
Last recorded129,527 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 KEX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 129,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected close to driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

heat shield loose

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Jun 2026 129,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected close to driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

heat shield loose

rear diff leaking

Fail 14 May 2026 125,917 miles

Front Registration plate insecure weak Magnets (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure weak Magnets (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Suspension pipe modified but function not affected NSR pipe fouling Driveshaft (5.3.5 (b) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,148 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy /Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff, Slight Oil Seepage

Fail 3 Mar 2025 129,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Four Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging From Mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy/Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy /Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff, Slight Oil Seepage

Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,342 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,473 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,707 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,920 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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B15 KEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 KEX, 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 B15 KEX registered?

B15 KEX is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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