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L400 FDC

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

159,259 mi
Last recorded159,259 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 FDC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 159,259 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 159,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 153,957 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure o/s/f.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 151,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 149,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,862 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 135,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 119,216 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 112,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,002 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 103,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 98,865 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 FDC is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FDC, 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 FDC registered?

L400 FDC is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is L400 FDC safe to buy?

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