1998 Lexus LS400 4.0L Petrol · R837 BLE
1998 Lexus LS400 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 87,148 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R837 BLE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2024
- 87,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R837 BLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lexus Ls400 (R837 BLE) between February 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
R837 BLE Mileage History
- 01/02/202279,574 mi
- 31/08/202385,453 mi+5,879 mi
- 08/07/202487,147 mi+1,694 mi
- 09/07/202487,148 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,112 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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