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L400 AML

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

147,297 mi
Last recorded147,297 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 AML
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rusty underside

Pass 20 Mar 2025 146,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 143,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 141,115 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,418 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 135,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres has slight ripple in outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2019 130,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,412 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,113 miles

Battery loose

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,570 miles

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

nsf tyre has edge wear

slight play in steering shaft

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,261 miles

steering column slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2014 105,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering column slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 95,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 91,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,035 miles

Grease seeping from the N/S & O/S track rod end dust covers, no play detected at the time of testing.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 89,035 miles

Grease seeping from the N/S & O/S track rod end dust covers, no play detected at the time of testing.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 85,112 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 81,193 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,871 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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L400 AML is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L400 AML, 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 L400 AML registered?

L400 AML is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L400 AML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 AML shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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