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V598 GPN

2000 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,794 mi
Last recorded181,794 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV598 GPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 181,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 181,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 178,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 178,886 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,355 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 175,246 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 172,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 168,455 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 163,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 158,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 154,268 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 154,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 148,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 141,582 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 141,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 135,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 135,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 128,466 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 128,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 125,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 102,541 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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V598 GPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V598 GPN, 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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V598 GPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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