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T101 ALR

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

230,174 mi
Last recorded230,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 ALR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 230,174 miles

Front Bonnet struts weak

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but secure

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 226,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 226,603 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 222,114 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON TYRE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR INNER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 216,502 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 213,308 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 212,023 miles

Nearside Front fog light INOP

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive F.I.R (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 5 May 2021 212,017 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange behind cat #1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer, rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light INOP

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive F.I.R (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2020 210,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 205,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 202,248 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 202,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 199,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 194,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 187,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 182,712 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 182,712 miles

Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2013 179,185 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 179,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 174,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 174,615 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 167,600 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 167,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

rear traction control link corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 162,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 157,732 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 157,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 153,431 miles

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

unable to see both front brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2008 153,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to see both front brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2007 147,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 147,507 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2006 122,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T101 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 T101 ALR, 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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T101 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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