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J530 TBA

1999 Toyota Lexus

Silver Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

193,708 mi
Last recorded193,708 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Lexus111,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ530 TBA
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 193,708 miles
Pass 29 May 2013
Pass 30 Dec 2011 184,240 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection under car

Fail 15 Dec 2011 183,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection under car

Pass 2 Dec 2010 174,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 173,979 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 165,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 165,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 155,183 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 154,968 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 145,023 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 145,019 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 124,533 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lexus?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
fog lamp not working 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
brake binding 20
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J530 TBA is a 1999 Toyota Lexus in Silver with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 111,863 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 Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J530 TBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lexus typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Toyota Lexus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J530 TBA is a 1999 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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