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V638 GPN

2000 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,952 mi
Last recorded157,952 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 GPN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2019 157,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding probably hand brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding probably hand brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sub frame area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp leveling sensor on rear axle snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 150,709 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill obscured by a cover

Fail 11 Apr 2018 150,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside outer sill obscured by a cover

Pass 15 Apr 2017 143,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 143,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,947 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 122,089 miles

all four road wheel tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish,o/s/f the worse.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all four road wheel tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish,o/s/f the worse.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 115,036 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,767 miles

All front and rear brake disc's rusty,

N/S rear brakes slightly binding,

Pass 15 Jul 2009 111,582 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 111,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 100,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,380 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 93,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake warning light on

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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V638 GPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V638 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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V638 GPN is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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