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S43 SJV

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 SJV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 178,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 167,799 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 154,139 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 154,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 149,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2016 144,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 144,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 138,250 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 138,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 132,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,974 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 121,879 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 115,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 108,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 100,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 94,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 71,930 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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S43 SJV is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S43 SJV, 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 S43 SJV registered?

S43 SJV is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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