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JSJ 508

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,840 mi
Last recorded146,840 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSJ 508
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,840 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 137,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fitted inside out

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,196 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 121,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,849 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,474 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,492 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011
Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 70,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,163 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,575 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,483 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 57,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,458 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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JSJ 508 is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSJ 508, 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 JSJ 508 registered?

JSJ 508 is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is JSJ 508 safe to buy?

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