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T140 BRS

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

259,193 mi
Last recorded259,193 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 BRS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 259,193 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 259,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 252,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 245,465 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 236,570 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 227,107 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 216,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 205,047 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 205,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 195,070 miles

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

both sides nearside rear more lower rear suspension arm bushes niosy

offside front tyre tread 4.5mm

Pass 26 Nov 2010 188,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 179,322 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 170,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 167,151 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 152,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 124,144 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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T140 BRS is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T140 BRS, 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 T140 BRS registered?

T140 BRS is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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