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G8 JML

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 JML
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 134,259 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 131,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,813 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 128,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 128,302 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,310 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 109,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 94,328 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 88,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 88,441 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 83,537 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,987 miles

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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G8 JML is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 JML, 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 G8 JML registered?

G8 JML is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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