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Lexus LS400

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

S98 CSGMOT history

S98 CSG is a gold petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,931 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 CSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 CSG was last recorded at 140,931 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2013: 108,556 miles, lower than 170,898 miles on 30 Jul 2012.
  • 7 Jul 2014: 107,927 miles, lower than 108,556 miles on 9 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,096 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
835 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,931 miles
  • 2025 – 140,096 miles
  • 2023 – 129,157 miles
  • 2021 – 125,146 miles
  • 2017 – 123,414 miles
  • 2016 – 119,605 miles
  • 2015 – 116,030 miles
  • 2014 – 107,946 miles
  • 2013 – 108,556 miles
  • 2012 – 170,898 miles
  • 2011 – 98,721 miles
  • 2010 – 94,367 miles
  • 2009 – 90,305 miles
  • 2008 – 85,712 miles
  • 2007 – 78,893 miles
  • 2006 – 73,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,931 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPad wear on dash

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,931 miles (+835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,931 miles
    Test number
    716012333356
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad wear on dash

  2. Pass140,096 miles (+10,939)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,096 miles
    Test number
    949006158509
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad wear displayed on dash

  3. Pass129,157 miles (+4,011)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    646593033849
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,146 miles (+1,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,146 miles
    Test number
    208999067013
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,414 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,414 miles
    Test number
    927465535288
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose in holder

  6. Fail123,413 miles (+3,808)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,413 miles
    Test number
    586822889277
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported to front (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported to front (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear sensor broken unable to see pads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose in holder

  7. Pass119,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    526044651445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,605 miles (+3,575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,605 miles
    Test number
    562730482593
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass116,030 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,030 miles
    Test number
    158565715209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,946 miles (+19)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,946 miles
    Test number
    905263594122
    • NoteBatterie inseure
    • NoteRear suspension parts corroded
    • NoteUnable to view front pads

  11. Fail107,927 miles (-629)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,927 miles
    Test number
    236618184489
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBatterie inseure
    • NoteRear suspension parts corroded
    • NoteUnable to view front pads

  12. Pass108,556 miles (-62,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,556 miles
    Test number
    835411023289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass170,898 miles (+72,177)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    170,898 miles
    Test number
    147212212282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,721 miles (+4,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    279613791135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    251894690132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail94,367 miles (+4,062)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    333249380168
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass90,305 miles (+4,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,305 miles
    Test number
    423759589134
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass85,712 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,712 miles
    Test number
    362589398144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,893 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,893 miles
    Test number
    731018297163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    761448496175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 CSG

Does S98 CSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 CSG is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 CSG?
The MOT on S98 CSG is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 CSG done?
S98 CSG was recorded at 140,931 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has S98 CSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 CSG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S98 CSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S98 CSG find?
S98 CSG passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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