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N16 EGO

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,275 mi
Last recorded106,275 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 EGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 106,275 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,604 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,604 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,855 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension .

Pass 24 Apr 2020 77,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,840 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,874 miles

mounting broken on nearside headlight, unit is still secure

Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mounting broken on nearside headlight, unit is still secure

Fail 19 Dec 2017 64,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece where two pipes go into one (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. not done (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge low

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,646 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 54,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,726 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,602 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,202 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,232 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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N16 EGO is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N16 EGO, 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 N16 EGO registered?

N16 EGO is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N16 EGO safe to buy?

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