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L400 MJJ

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

205,334 mi
Last recorded205,334 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 205,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases L/H front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle rear underbody has corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 195,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 187,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 186,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ wheel box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 179,674 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 179,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi/brake pipe connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported near exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 176,824 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 169,354 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 165,767 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 157,929 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 152,231 miles

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

cover over rear seats unable to check seat belts

Pass 22 Feb 2017 149,410 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 131,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 131,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 128,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 116,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 110,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,353 miles

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 11 Mar 2008 81,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 74,423 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,920 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 MJJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

L400 MJJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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