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796 JGY

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,985 mi
Last recorded163,985 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 JGY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 163,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 163,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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796 JGY is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 120,667 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 796 JGY, 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 27 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 796 JGY registered?

796 JGY is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is 796 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 796 JGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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