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S115 VKW

1999 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,146 mi
Last recorded168,146 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 VKW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 168,146 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 161,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 153,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 153,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 139,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 130,347 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S115 VKW is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S115 VKW, 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 S115 VKW registered?

S115 VKW is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S115 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S115 VKW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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