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L400 CDX

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

194,329 mi
Last recorded194,329 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 CDX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 194,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 193,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 189,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 185,965 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 185,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Coated In Grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Heatsheild Losse

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 183,172 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 183,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 179,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 178,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 173,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 168,106 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2016 163,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flanges (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 160,838 miles

minor play in both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 148,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 141,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 135,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 130,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 123,300 miles

minor wear in nearside rear upper wishbone arm bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 114,752 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 114,607 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 110,088 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 107,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,713 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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L400 CDX is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L400 CDX, 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 L400 CDX registered?

L400 CDX is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is L400 CDX safe to buy?

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