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K7 RJD

1998 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RJD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,061 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 146,012 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 135,036 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 129,544 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 129,544 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 122,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,507 miles

Both bonnet stays in poor condition

Front Number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone arm has slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp output low thus slightly effecting aim

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone arm has slight play in bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low. Approximately 1.5mm - 2.0mm remaining before they reach the legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays & engine covers fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2017 115,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim distorted slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,787 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,204 miles

advise bonnet stays

advise n/s hand brake lower effort

avise speire flat

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,271 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 69,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2012 66,464 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,535 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,832 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,323 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD AND CRACKING

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,496 miles

STRONG ADVISORY. REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

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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K7 RJD is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Grey 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 K7 RJD, 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 K7 RJD registered?

K7 RJD is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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