1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R863 CUM
1998 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1998. Recorded mileage 143,388 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3969cc
R863 CUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 143,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R863 CUM Mileage History
- 09/07/2024129,232 mi
- 07/07/2025135,970 mi+6,738 mi
- 11/09/2025135,978 mi+8 mi
- 11/09/2026143,388 mi+7,410 mi
- 11/09/2026143,388 mi
Average of roughly 6,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R863 CUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lexus Ls400 (R863 CUM) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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