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L400 RPG

1999 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,926 mi
Last recorded148,926 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RPG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 148,926 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 147,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 144,026 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 138,390 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 138,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 133,025 miles

exhaust leak

Pass 19 May 2017 126,993 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 123,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 119,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 108,482 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front control arm bushes slightly cracked .

Fail 9 May 2012 108,482 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake calipers creacking.

brake wear light on dash .

front control arm bushes slightly cracked .

Pass 16 May 2011 103,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 103,115 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 96,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2010 96,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 88,834 miles

brake waring light on dash .

seepage from rack and pinon.

Pass 14 May 2008 79,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,828 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 60,487 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 RPG is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RPG, 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 RPG registered?

L400 RPG is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is L400 RPG safe to buy?

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