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S640 VBJ

1999 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

241,773 mi
Last recorded241,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 VBJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 241,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 241,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 235,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 231,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 231,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 212,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 199,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 194,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 190,300 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 186,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,788 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 176,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 166,771 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 158,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 152,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 148,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,964 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 137,488 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise light level sensor damaged/broken

n/s/f tyre cracking due to age

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall due to age

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall due to age

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall due to age

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,448 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Nov 2009 126,215 miles

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 118,645 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 108,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,109 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 96,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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S640 VBJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S640 VBJ, 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 S640 VBJ registered?

S640 VBJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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