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L400 CJF

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,043 mi
Last recorded198,043 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 198,043 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear floors rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2025 197,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear floors rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2024 189,203 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 189,020 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 179,251 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 179,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 167,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 167,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 157,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 147,562 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight loss of exhaust gases from joint section

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,002 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,636 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 102,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp aim height control sensor broken off Tie rod affecting headlamp aim.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,068 miles

rear tyre pressure monitor linkage broken

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear height sensor bracket broken rendering sensor insecure can affect headlamp aim.(when tested level was correct)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 96,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear height sensor bracket broken rendering sensor insecure can affect headlamp aim.(when tested level was correct)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 89,600 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,113 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 72,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cooling fins on bottom of condensor slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,769 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 CJF is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

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

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