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T127 HBT

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT127 HBT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,884 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL have surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 59,884 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL have surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,832 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 56,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 56,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 49,236 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 32,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,402 miles

Central Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 18,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 18,291 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,410 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 8,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 4,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak on gearbox

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,484 miles

engine oil level low 1 litre added

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,811 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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T127 HBT is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T127 HBT, 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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T127 HBT is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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