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S491 BMA

1999 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

733,334 mi
Last recorded733,334 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 BMA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 733,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 643,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded down car and to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

corrosion started rear inner sills and chassislegs

front windscreen chip

headlight images poor

mileometer not correct

parking brake low effort

under trays and plastic over sills fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 643,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded down car and to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

corrosion started rear inner sills and chassislegs

front windscreen chip

headlight images poor

mileometer not correct

parking brake low effort

under trays and plastic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 557,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded down car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front windscreen chip

trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 557,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded down car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front windscreen chip

trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 476,419 miles

under trays fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded both down car (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres edge wear

Fail 23 Sep 2015 476,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both down car (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front tyres edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 365,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen chip

off side front sidelight suspect

rear corrosion

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 270,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion started rear

front tyres edge wear

Fail 23 Sep 2013 270,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion started rear

front tyres edge wear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 201,594 miles

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

oil down

slight corrosion rear floor areas

Fail 28 Sep 2012 201,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

oil down

slight corrosion rear floor areas

Pass 30 Jun 2011 148,154 miles

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

corrosion inc metal brake pipes & suspension.

o/s/r 3mm

rear pads low,difficult to see front pads.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,776 miles

front tyres edge wear

near side rear number plate light suspect contact

part centre brake light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2009 101,181 miles

front tyres edge wear

Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,555 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,568 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,202 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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

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S491 BMA is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S491 BMA, 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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S491 BMA is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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