MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
733,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
under trays fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded both down car (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres edge wear
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil down
slight corrosion rear floor areas
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
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.
front tyres edge wear
near side rear number plate light suspect contact
part centre brake light inoperative
front tyres edge wear
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
Based on 81,011 MOT tests across 7,294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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