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T957 RMV

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT957 RMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 135,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 133,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 132,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,954 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 85,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 85,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,690 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,620 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2013 74,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 73,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

minnor distorsion to front brakes

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 70,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,666 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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T957 RMV is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T957 RMV, 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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T957 RMV is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T957 RMV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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