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C8 GRN

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

201,641 mi
Last recorded201,641 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GRN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 201,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 201,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 199,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 198,600 miles

Front exhaust blowing

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components exessively rusted

centre and rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

engine undercover insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 196,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Fail 1 Sep 2021 196,751 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2020 194,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 194,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 192,212 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusting

Pass 1 Sep 2018 189,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 186,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 183,729 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 183,710 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 180,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play both stearing rack bushes

Pass 16 Aug 2014 177,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2013 173,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 188,503 miles

all under body components front to rear corroded & deterioated

under body covers fitted limiting checks

Fail 2 May 2012 188,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all under body components front to rear corroded & deterioated

under body covers fitted limiting checks

Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,280 miles

Automatic headlamp adjuster tied up in fixed position.

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,280 miles

Automatic headlamp adjuster tied up in fixed position.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear automatic head light adjuster weld repair

Pass 23 Feb 2010 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear automatic head light adjuster weld repair

Pass 23 Feb 2009 137,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 131,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 121,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 11,712 miles

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

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

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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C8 GRN is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 119,341 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 C8 GRN, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C8 GRN is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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