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W343 HDY

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,270 mi
Last recorded196,270 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW343 HDY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2022 196,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 188,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 181,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsr/osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

gererly corrision under body

Fail 20 Feb 2020 181,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

gerenly corrision under body

Pass 13 Nov 2018 178,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 178,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,945 miles

BONNET STRUTS DOES NOT HOLD IN UP POSITION

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 173,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

BONNET STRUTS DOES NOT HOLD IN UP POSITION

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 154,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 140,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet struts weak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 140,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

bonnet struts weak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,131 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 125,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 115,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 115,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,429 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,701 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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W343 HDY is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W343 HDY, 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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W343 HDY is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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