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T705 SKH

1999 Lexus LS400

Pink Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

233,602 mi
Last recorded233,602 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 SKH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourPink
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 233,602 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component 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))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 230,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 22 Feb 2024 230,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 225,756 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 225,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 208,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 196,654 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 196,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 167,023 miles

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

parking brake travel long.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 167,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake travel long.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,810 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 148,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s-n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 139,478 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 139,460 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt missing Centre buckle (5.1.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working Both rears (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears plus front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear height adjuster snapped

Pass 15 Mar 2016 129,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,872 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 104,872 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 98,211 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 63,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,095 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 50,761 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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T705 SKH is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Pink with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T705 SKH, 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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T705 SKH is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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