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230,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonnet struts weak
Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged but secure
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NS to OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON TYRE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR INNER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front fog light INOP
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive F.I.R (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroding
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange behind cat #1 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer, rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light INOP
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive F.I.R (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear traction control link corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to see both front brake pads
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
unable to see both front brake pads
Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to inspect front brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lexus LS400?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T101 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 T101 ALR, 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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T101 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 8 April 1999.
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