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L500 JKE

1999 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,586 mi
Last recorded102,586 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JKE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 102,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,316 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 99,308 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Both sides 2353519 (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Both sides 2553519 (5.2.3 (k))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 98,591 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Noise when rotating wheel from inside parking brake drum, recommend further inspection

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,219 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside and offside front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,805 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,981 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,051 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,136 miles

can not see front pads

plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 56,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,642 miles

both front "tie bars" perished

Pass 10 Jun 2005 44,117 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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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L500 JKE is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L500 JKE, 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 L500 JKE registered?

L500 JKE is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is L500 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 JKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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