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Lexus LS400

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T218 TNBMOT history

T218 TNB is a grey petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 96,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,250 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 TNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 TNB was last recorded at 96,250 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,414 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,836 miles
Average per year
2,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,250 miles
  • 2025 – 93,414 miles
  • 2024 – 90,484 miles
  • 2023 – 87,045 miles
  • 2022 – 83,959 miles
  • 2021 – 80,970 miles
  • 2020 – 78,744 miles
  • 2019 – 74,760 miles
  • 2018 – 70,897 miles
  • 2017 – 68,068 miles
  • 2016 – 65,050 miles
  • 2015 – 62,406 miles
  • 2014 – 59,814 miles
  • 2013 – 56,412 miles
  • 2012 – 54,211 miles
  • 2011 – 51,710 miles
  • 2010 – 49,299 miles
  • 2009 – 47,316 miles
  • 2008 – 44,841 miles
  • 2007 – 43,527 miles
  • 2006 – 41,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,250 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • All coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,250 miles (+2,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    670730709265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,414 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,414 miles
    Test number
    473171096574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,484 miles (+3,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    702068257324
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    277765604703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,045 miles (+3,086)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    148740324278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass83,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    926771059732
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail83,959 miles (+2,989)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    117205804893
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass80,970 miles (+2,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    538122426276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,744 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    670051042557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,760 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    443254768775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    991303996979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,897 miles (+2,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    777207928753
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,068 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    942444427394
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  14. Fail68,021 miles (+2,971)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,021 miles
    Test number
    583919910117
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  15. Pass65,050 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    133145027136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,406 miles
    Test number
    288322755402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,405 miles (+2,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,405 miles
    Test number
    589612355116
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,814 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    468973564163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail59,814 miles (+3,402)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    795833164192
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass56,412 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,412 miles
    Test number
    227806453160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail56,411 miles (+2,200)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    537855153154
    • FailureFront Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    268340262492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,211 miles (+2,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    937479052143
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail51,710 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    125678951121
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint worn

  25. Pass51,710 miles (+2,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    206938651480
    • NoteNearside inner rack joint worn

  26. Pass49,299 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,299 miles
    Test number
    362059250185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass47,316 miles (+2,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,316 miles
    Test number
    303700569173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass44,841 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    280842978495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,527 miles (+2,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    683351377128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass41,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    501960586154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T218 TNB

Does T218 TNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 TNB is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T218 TNB?
The MOT on T218 TNB is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 TNB done?
T218 TNB was recorded at 96,250 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
Has T218 TNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 TNB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T218 TNB 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 T218 TNB find?
T218 TNB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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