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JFZ 3438

1999 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3438
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,425 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,982 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,972 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,805 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 84,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 59,915 miles

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

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

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

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

both front bonnet struts weak

engine oil very low

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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JFZ 3438 is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFZ 3438, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFZ 3438 registered?

JFZ 3438 is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is JFZ 3438 safe to buy?

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