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L555 LNY

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,347 mi
Last recorded87,347 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 LNY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,347 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 87,345 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,006 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,087 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,511 miles

bonnet struts weak

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,945 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn. nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,115 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,019 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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L555 LNY is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L555 LNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L555 LNY registered?

L555 LNY is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is L555 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 LNY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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