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X968 BCB

2000 Lexus LS400

Grey Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

268,712 mi
Last recorded268,712 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 BCB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 268,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 265,184 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 225,382 miles

front number plate fading

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2012 224,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate fading

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 185,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 184,505 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake slightly high

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 145,935 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 145,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 186,437 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 186,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 139,403 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 139,374 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 93,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,211 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,014 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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X968 BCB is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X968 BCB, 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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X968 BCB is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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