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H8 NVR

1998 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 NVR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,476 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 78,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 77,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,148 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged o/s and n/s ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,314 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,642 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,324 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,632 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,109 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,129 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,761 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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H8 NVR is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H8 NVR, 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 H8 NVR registered?

H8 NVR is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is H8 NVR safe to buy?

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