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T987 JHN

1999 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,399 mi
Last recorded181,399 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 JHN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 181,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R hub lower bush has slight rear.

N/S/R hub top ball joint has slight wear.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 181,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S wiper blade torn on end

N/S/R hub lower bush has slight rear.

N/S/R hub top ball joint has slight wear.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 170,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 147,204 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 133,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2006 128,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 128,007 miles

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

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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T987 JHN is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T987 JHN, 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 T987 JHN registered?

T987 JHN is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T987 JHN safe to buy?

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