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T452 JJV

1999 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT452 JJV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 140,191 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch is corroded/holed marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ALL front suspension components corroded

ALL rear suspension components corroded

BOTH front wings showing corrosion

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills starting to show corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 138,482 miles

all suspension components corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,627 miles

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

rear diff has slight oil leak

suspension components corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,970 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 130,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 129,061 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 128,705 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 128,704 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 127,378 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 126,126 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 126,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,908 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Due to the heatshields, unable to gain access in order to check how bad the corrosion is.

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.1)

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

Offside front brake disc corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded. Due to the heatshields, unable to gain access in order to check how bad the corrosion is.

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.1)

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

Offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,882 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 101,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 84,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,481 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 68,413 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 68,413 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 61,175 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T452 JJV is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T452 JJV, 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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T452 JJV is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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