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S340 BKN

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

278,306 mi
Last recorded278,306 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 BKN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 278,306 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 268,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 257,789 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 257,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 248,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 245,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 236,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 230,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 225,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 218,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 211,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 202,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 191,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 183,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 172,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 172,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 162,819 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 151,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 151,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 131,896 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 113,071 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 94,440 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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S340 BKN is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S340 BKN, 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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S340 BKN is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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