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L200 BHC

1998 Toyota Lexus

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,583 mi
Last recorded113,583 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Lexus123,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 BHC
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,583 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,231 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 103,246 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,562 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,560 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON INSIDE WALL, NO CHORDS SHOWING

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 97,310 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHILE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Fail 11 Jul 2009 97,310 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHILE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,627 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 91,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 87,842 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 87,766 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 83,636 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

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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L200 BHC is a 1998 Toyota Lexus in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,973 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 L200 BHC, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 BHC is a 1998 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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