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J665 MRG

1991 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,584 mi
Last recorded176,584 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 MRG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 176,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 170,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 170,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 170,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 169,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,099 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 163,590 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 159,741 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 156,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine misfire at idle

Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blades

Pass 31 May 2014 152,083 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2013 147,104 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted to the n/s rear seatbelt

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2012 14,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted to the n/s rear seatbelt

front brake pads are worn

o/s front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 May 2011 139,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 139,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 137,080 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 135,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 133,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 129,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 129,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

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J665 MRG is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 140,120 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 J665 MRG, 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 35 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J665 MRG registered?

J665 MRG is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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