1998 Lexus LS400 Auto 4.0L Petrol · S406 BFG
1998 Lexus LS400 Auto (4.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 187,397 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS LS400 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S406 BFG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 187,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S406 BFG 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 Auto (S406 BFG) between December 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S406 BFG Mileage History
- 10/12/2021174,657 mi
- 23/12/2021174,898 mi+241 mi
- 27/05/2023187,219 mi+12,321 mi
- 15/06/2023187,397 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 8,425 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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