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W401 PLH

2000 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,030 mi
Last recorded172,030 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 PLH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 172,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/front upper ball joint castle nut damage.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 172,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 163,691 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 163,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 152,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 149,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 130,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 117,869 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 117,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,262 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 95,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,704 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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W401 PLH is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W401 PLH, 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 W401 PLH registered?

W401 PLH is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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