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V996 YNV

2000 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

216,990 mi
Last recorded216,990 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 YNV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 216,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 210,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside have reduced braking contact areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear subframe within perscribed areas but not deemed structurally weakened

Hydraulic bonnet support stays weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In exposed steel areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In exposed steel areas (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 210,058 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside have reduced braking contact areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to nearside & offside rear subframe within perscribed areas but not deemed structurally weakened

Hydraulic bonnet support stays weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In exposed steel areas (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In exposed steel areas (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 208,446 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 208,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm hub balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 195,307 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 184,668 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres bald on outer edges

undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 152,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 152,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 140,345 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,209 miles

key fob broken

Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

key fob broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 120,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 107,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 90,455 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 90,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,907 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,894 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,026 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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V996 YNV is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V996 YNV, 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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V996 YNV is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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