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H14 BTL

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

167,087 mi
Last recorded167,087 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 BTL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 167,087 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where sub frame attaches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where sub frame attaches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 164,880 miles

All rear suspension component's corroding

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 164,105 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 164,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 161,930 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill`s chassis rail`s ,sub-frame`s and suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 161,052 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill`s chassis rail`s ,sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 159,481 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 157,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 155,993 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear Axle/Suspension Arms (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 154,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 151,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 150,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 148,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 145,133 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion forming to offside andnearside rearsill areas

general corrosion to rear suspension components

nearsidefront tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2011 141,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 137,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 133,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 129,431 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 124,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 74,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 117,887 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 117,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H14 BTL is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 H14 BTL, 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 H14 BTL registered?

H14 BTL is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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