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Lexus LS400

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc

S36 LACMOT history

S36 LAC is a green petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 287,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
287,357 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 LAC
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 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 LAC was last recorded at 287,357 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,094 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
8,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 287,357 miles
  • 2023 – 283,094 miles
  • 2022 – 276,431 miles
  • 2021 – 270,667 miles
  • 2020 – 263,260 miles
  • 2019 – 259,136 miles
  • 2018 – 243,467 miles
  • 2017 – 230,033 miles
  • 2016 – 222,482 miles
  • 2015 – 217,923 miles
  • 2014 – 211,383 miles
  • 2013 – 202,529 miles
  • 2012 – 194,268 miles
  • 2011 – 183,047 miles
  • 2010 – 177,579 miles
  • 2009 – 169,800 miles
  • 2008 – 159,000 miles
  • 2007 – 155,492 miles
  • 2006 – 143,290 miles
  • 2005 – 120,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,357 miles (+4,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    287,357 miles
    Test number
    145922344187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass283,094 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    283,094 miles
    Test number
    738747468769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass276,431 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    276,431 miles
    Test number
    465592803684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail276,420 miles (+5,753)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,420 miles
    Test number
    995891657191
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass270,667 miles (+7,407)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    270,667 miles
    Test number
    830452933944
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass263,260 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    263,260 miles
    Test number
    102179051721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass259,136 miles (+15,669)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    259,136 miles
    Test number
    276601293264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass243,467 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    243,467 miles
    Test number
    804997745104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail243,339 miles (+13,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,339 miles
    Test number
    481835684395
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass230,033 miles (+7,551)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    230,033 miles
    Test number
    399327734816
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across axle in clips (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass222,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    222,482 miles
    Test number
    666505149587
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail222,482 miles (+4,559)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,482 miles
    Test number
    230036875800
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass217,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    217,923 miles
    Test number
    288870728961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail217,917 miles (+6,534)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,917 miles
    Test number
    176553392438
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass211,383 miles (+8,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    211,383 miles
    Test number
    537166014342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass202,529 miles (+8,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    202,529 miles
    Test number
    996898603345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail194,268 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,268 miles
    Test number
    449230022424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass194,268 miles (+11,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    194,268 miles
    Test number
    465200322321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass183,047 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    183,047 miles
    Test number
    965579691263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass177,579 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    177,579 miles
    Test number
    342138900390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass169,800 miles (+10,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    169,800 miles
    Test number
    892089209399
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass159,000 miles (+3,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    159,000 miles
    Test number
    514231608352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass155,492 miles (+12,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    155,492 miles
    Test number
    282577127304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass143,290 miles (+23,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    143,290 miles
    Test number
    550817016306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    512397525386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S36 LAC

Does S36 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S36 LAC expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S36 LAC?
The MOT on S36 LAC expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S36 LAC done?
S36 LAC was recorded at 287,357 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 8,684 miles a year.
Has S36 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 LAC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S36 LAC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S36 LAC find?
S36 LAC passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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