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T891 MKJ

1999 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,918 mi
Last recorded121,918 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 MKJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 121,898 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,939 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,312 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,596 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,642 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,013 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,763 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 78,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 75,193 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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T891 MKJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T891 MKJ, 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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What year was T891 MKJ registered?

T891 MKJ is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T891 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T891 MKJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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