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W878 MRP

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

288,898 mi
Last recorded288,898 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 MRP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 288,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension and subframe

main brake pipe at rear corroded

n/s rear lower suspension radius arm bush worn

o/s door mirror glass faded

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded

oil leak

poor dip beam images

steering rack badly misting oil both sides

steering rack mountings worn

under trays fitted damaged and insecure also outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 277,414 miles

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

both sides rear lower suspension radius arm bushes worn

centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking

general corrosion to rear subframe

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded and holed

oil leaks

steering rack badly misting oil both sides

under trays fitted and damaged and insecure also sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 263,701 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded and outer sill covers fitted

general corrosion to rear axle and suspension areas

hand brake lever travel

n/s dip beam poor image head lamp oxidized

n/s rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s of steering rack misting oil

o/s rear tyre under inflated

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2018 263,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3x front joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp oxidized (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded and outer sill covers fitted

general corrosion to rear axle and suspension areas

hand brake lever travel

n/s dip beam poor image head lamp oxidized

n/s rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s of steering rack misting oil

o/s rear tyre under inflated

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 250,023 miles

both sides rear radius arm bushes worn

both sides rear top inner wishbone bushes worn

n/s front exhaust joint leaking

o/s of steering rack misting oil

rear inner sills starting to corrode and outer sill covers fitted

slight bulge in o/s rear tyre inner wall

Fail 24 Aug 2017 250,023 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides rear radius arm bushes worn

both sides rear top inner wishbone bushes worn

n/s front exhaust joint leaking

o/s of steering rack misting oil

rear inner sills starting to corrode and outer sill covers fitted

slight bulge in o/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 237,154 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 237,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 222,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 209,428 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 193,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 193,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 190,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 182,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 161,760 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 142,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 142,768 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 124,911 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 86,498 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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W878 MRP is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W878 MRP, 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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W878 MRP is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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