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L400 JJC

1998 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,056 mi
Last recorded159,056 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 JJC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 159,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 153,100 miles

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2022 147,302 miles

Car is undersealed

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,910 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 143,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.100% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back and across the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 143,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 143,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,820 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,630 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 135,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 135,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,563 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 111,930 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 111,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 103,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 94,769 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,431 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 JJC is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JJC, 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 JJC registered?

L400 JJC is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is L400 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 JJC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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