Lexus LS400
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,969 cc
S796 JGFMOT history
S796 JGF is a blue petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,203 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,203 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S796 JGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Lexus
- Model
- LS400
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,969 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S796 JGF was last recorded at 163,203 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,013 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,190 miles
- Average per year
- 3,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,203 miles
- 2025 – 162,013 miles
- 2024 – 160,302 miles
- 2023 – 158,985 miles
- 2022 – 157,806 miles
- 2021 – 156,682 miles
- 2020 – 155,726 miles
- 2019 – 154,349 miles
- 2018 – 152,195 miles
- 2017 – 150,578 miles
- 2016 – 149,017 miles
- 2015 – 146,380 miles
- 2014 – 143,547 miles
- 2013 – 140,330 miles
- 2012 – 135,927 miles
- 2011 – 131,109 miles
- 2010 – 126,901 miles
- 2009 – 126,243 miles
- 2008 – 116,987 miles
- 2007 – 104,997 miles
- 2006 – 95,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,203 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between offside cat and following silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory10 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,203 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,203 miles
- Test number
- 661194545513
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between offside cat and following silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,203 miles (+1,190)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,203 miles
- Test number
- 820342213108
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between offside cat and following silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,013 miles (+1,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 162,013 miles
- Test number
- 749255484884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass160,302 miles (+1,317)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,302 miles
- Test number
- 270744130275
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,985 miles (+1,179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 158,985 miles
- Test number
- 877683941317
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,806 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 157,806 miles
- Test number
- 504012930369
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,804 miles (+6)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,804 miles
- Test number
- 334383483425
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,798 miles (+1,116)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,798 miles
- Test number
- 293906547991
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,682 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 156,682 miles
- Test number
- 742916626168
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,678 miles (+952)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,678 miles
- Test number
- 443177015259
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,726 miles (+1,377)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 155,726 miles
- Test number
- 854532185328
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension creaking
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,349 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 154,349 miles
- Test number
- 304617937628
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,348 miles (+2,153)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,348 miles
- Test number
- 517184256151
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,195 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 152,195 miles
- Test number
- 446214496918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail152,179 miles (+1,601)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,179 miles
- Test number
- 471354603465
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,578 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 150,578 miles
- Test number
- 712346099113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,017 miles (+2,637)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 149,017 miles
- Test number
- 263935666976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,380 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 146,380 miles
- Test number
- 972595022267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,547 miles (+3,217)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 143,547 miles
- Test number
- 555840434253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,330 miles (+4,403)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 140,330 miles
- Test number
- 409994223266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 135,927 miles
- Test number
- 345304632297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,927 miles (+4,818)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,927 miles
- Test number
- 595354632259
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass131,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 131,109 miles
- Test number
- 307281221244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,109 miles (+4,208)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,109 miles
- Test number
- 109471521228
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass126,901 miles (+658)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 126,901 miles
- Test number
- 454095030202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 126,243 miles
- Test number
- 280132769170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,243 miles (+9,256)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,243 miles
- Test number
- 324352769144
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass116,987 miles (+11,990)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 116,987 miles
- Test number
- 324504068129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,997 miles (+9,688)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2008
- Odometer
- 104,997 miles
- Test number
- 724330527162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,309 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2007
- Odometer
- 95,309 miles
- Test number
- 764493226199
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S796 JGF
- Does S796 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S796 JGF is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S796 JGF?
- The MOT on S796 JGF is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S796 JGF done?
- S796 JGF was recorded at 163,203 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
- Has S796 JGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S796 JGF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S796 JGF 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 S796 JGF find?
- S796 JGF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between offside cat and following silencer; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.
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