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R400 WBS

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

188,961 mi
Last recorded188,961 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 WBS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 188,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 185,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 180,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 174,341 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 169,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,878 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 165,285 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 164,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 163,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,404 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 159,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 153,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear sensor broken on suspension arm

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 143,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in the nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre sensor link broken

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

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

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 137,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,254 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 114,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,335 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 103,249 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,112 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,707 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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R400 WBS is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R400 WBS, 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 R400 WBS registered?

R400 WBS is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is R400 WBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 WBS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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