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T311 JCA

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,462 mi
Last recorded177,462 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 JCA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 177,462 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded and welding repairs

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

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))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 174,432 miles

Exhaust system welded and corroded

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 169,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Wing mirror glass has been temporarily repaired.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 169,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Active suspension sensor broken. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Wing mirror glass has been temporarily repaired.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 26 Jun 2021 166,674 miles

Front headlamps deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 163,623 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside rear and offside front tyres on legal limit

Sill covers fitted

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2019 149,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated and has a minor leak

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear seat belt stalk damaged

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 153,546 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Small weep of power steering fluid

Pass 19 Jun 2017 144,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust temp repair

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,792 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 117,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

heavy corrosion of all suspension components

nearside rear stability control link damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 105,727 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

offside rear suspension height sensor snapped

Fail 22 Feb 2012 105,694 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all suspension components corroded

offside rear suspension height sensor snapped

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,375 miles

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)

bonnet not supported upright by struts

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear suspension headlamp adjuster arm broken(adjuster zip tied to neutral position)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 103,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet not supported upright by struts

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear suspension headlamp adjuster arm broken(adjuster zip tied to neutral position)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

height sensor broken for lights

Fail 9 Feb 2009 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

height sensor broken for lights

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 79,669 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T311 JCA 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 75%.

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 T311 JCA, 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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T311 JCA is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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