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L999 NJP

1998 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Lexus LS400121,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 NJP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,555 miles

condition both rear brake disc's

condition n/s/r shocker BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear undersills

heavy underside corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 135,950 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of rear brake discs

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 131,848 miles

Condition of nearside rear brake disc

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Slight play to rear top wishbone bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 108,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 108,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,973 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,054 miles

bonnet struts defective

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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L999 NJP is a 1998 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 121,755 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 L999 NJP, 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 28 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L999 NJP registered?

L999 NJP is a 1998 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is L999 NJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 NJP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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