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W162 VCD

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,301 mi
Last recorded133,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 VCD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 129,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,125 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 126,021 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all four brake disc's pitted and corroded

both rear tyres are on 3.0 MM

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiperblades starting smear windscreen

no steering lock?

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake disc's scored

both rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 101,141 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 87,678 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 87,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 63,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W162 VCD is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W162 VCD, 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 W162 VCD registered?

W162 VCD is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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