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L19 KYT

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,074 mi
Last recorded47,074 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 KYT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,074 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number plate broken.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,818 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,584 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 40,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate has piece broken of

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,141 miles

both front tyres outer edges void of tread (i.e. bald)

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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L19 KYT is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L19 KYT, 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 L19 KYT registered?

L19 KYT is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L19 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 KYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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