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V494 JGX

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,297 mi
Last recorded195,297 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 JGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 195,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 192,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 182,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 177,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 170,866 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 161,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 161,104 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,795 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 137,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 129,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 129,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2010 116,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Under engine plastic cover broken!

Pass 2 Jun 2009 108,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,649 miles

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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V494 JGX is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V494 JGX, 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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What year was V494 JGX registered?

V494 JGX is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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