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R958 GMV

1999 Lexus LS400

Silver Lpg 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,566 mi
Last recorded189,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 GMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 189,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 172,846 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 172,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,954 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,275 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 137,271 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2012 120,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 103,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 87,990 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 61,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,525 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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R958 GMV is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 120,667 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 R958 GMV, 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 27 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R958 GMV registered?

R958 GMV is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is R958 GMV safe to buy?

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