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W518 LAN

2000 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 LAN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 135,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all prescribed slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

under body slightly rusty engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 134,778 miles

Brake pad wear sign indication is on

Lower Under tray covers fitted, some of the components cannot be fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (3mm), and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Sub-Frame is corroded

Upper Engine bay covers fitted, some of the components cannot be fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 133,125 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 132,047 miles

Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,563 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 128,869 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,873 miles

o/s wiper

Pass 3 Nov 2010 126,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 126,902 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 125,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 114,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads wearing low?.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 107,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,716 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 93,067 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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W518 LAN is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W518 LAN, 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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W518 LAN is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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