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V49 JTO

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,150 mi
Last recorded145,150 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 JTO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both inner wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,148 miles

Rear Inner both wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,146 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

Fail 30 Nov 2018 145,146 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded & becoming weak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 144,672 miles

Offside Rear brake hanging on slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2016 144,502 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 141,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 141,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 138,848 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 138,848 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 133,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 126,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 122,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 117,665 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front 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 13 Dec 2007 112,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 106,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 99,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 99,006 miles

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

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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V49 JTO is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V49 JTO, 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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V49 JTO is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V49 JTO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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