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H3 NBK

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,049 mi
Last recorded138,049 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 NBK
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 138,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 133,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,389 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 131,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 101,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,132 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and split on the outside and scrubbed on the inside

The fuel filler cap has been replaced with a temporary type but the filler neck has a one way valve

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,605 miles

front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,820 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 63,358 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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H3 NBK is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H3 NBK, 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 H3 NBK registered?

H3 NBK is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is H3 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 NBK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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