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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

R385 DNPMOT history

R385 DNP is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
120,611 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R385 DNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R385 DNP was last recorded at 120,611 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2016: 113,660 miles, lower than 114,464 miles on 3 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,455 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
2,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,611 miles
  • 2019 – 119,802 miles
  • 2018 – 118,043 miles
  • 2017 – 116,001 miles
  • 2016 – 113,660 miles
  • 2015 – 114,464 miles
  • 2014 – 108,873 miles
  • 2013 – 105,779 miles
  • 2012 – 102,556 miles
  • 2011 – 100,257 miles
  • 2010 – 96,680 miles
  • 2009 – 93,228 miles
  • 2008 – 88,893 miles
  • 2007 – 83,721 miles
  • 2006 – 78,838 miles
  • 2005 – 74,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,611 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    360393576792
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail120,611 miles (+156)2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    234521233164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail120,455 miles (+653)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,455 miles
    Test number
    296529903706
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass119,802 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    872513707709
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail119,802 miles (+1,759)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    881071988471
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass118,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    116111645806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail118,043 miles (+2,042)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    759602604230
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    116810302882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,001 miles (+2,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    769204204666
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass113,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    208316982636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,660 miles (-804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    984773853251
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass114,464 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    698969559741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,873 miles (+3,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    155004444351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass105,779 miles (+3,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    369826243364
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,556 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    236967442397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,257 miles
    Test number
    475399141399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,257 miles (+3,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,257 miles
    Test number
    476647741406
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass96,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    222009340363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,680 miles (+3,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,680 miles
    Test number
    660658240331
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass93,228 miles (+4,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,228 miles
    Test number
    553279849347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass88,893 miles (+5,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    714243358371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass83,721 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    580577247348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,838 miles (+4,494)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    370188246359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low treads on edges.

  24. Pass74,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    103536255347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate

Questions about R385 DNP

Does R385 DNP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R385 DNP expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R385 DNP?
The MOT on R385 DNP expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R385 DNP done?
R385 DNP was recorded at 120,611 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 2,458 miles a year.
Has R385 DNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R385 DNP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R385 DNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R385 DNP find?
R385 DNP passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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