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C11 RBY

1998 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 RBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 138,254 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 31 Jan 2018 135,195 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge & Perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 127,946 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear caliper flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear caliper flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension corrded

offside rear auto head light aim ajuster link broken

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension corrded

offside rear auto head light aim ajuster link broken

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 98,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,255 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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C11 RBY is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C11 RBY, 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 C11 RBY registered?

C11 RBY is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C11 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 RBY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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