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R12 DHC

1999 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DHC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 105,171 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight rusting to discs

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,137 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Electrics not showing on dash. can not read mileage.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2014 105,053 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 105,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,292 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,885 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 90,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 82,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,538 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,830 miles

Linkage for o/side rear suspension which operates self leveling fractured.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,830 miles

Linkage for o/side rear suspension which operates self leveling fractured.

Pass 5 Nov 2005 49,986 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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R12 DHC is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R12 DHC, 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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R12 DHC is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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