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F9 KKD

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 KKD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 152,245 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes leaking from brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 152,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 151,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,840 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 107,339 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 95,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside handbrake not as efficient as nearside

rear discs corroded

ride height bracket at rear snapped

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats full

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,060 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,852 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs inner faces corroded

o/s/r electronic stab bar worn

rear brake discs slight corrosion

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner wall

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,300 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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F9 KKD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F9 KKD, 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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F9 KKD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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