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W796 VDA

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,891 mi
Last recorded199,891 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 VDA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 199,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 199,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 191,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 191,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 184,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 178,290 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 178,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 175,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 174,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 174,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 172,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 165,948 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 157,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on tread depth

stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 157,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on tread depth

stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2006 144,276 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W796 VDA is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W796 VDA, 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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W796 VDA is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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