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T185 RFG

1999 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,468 mi
Last recorded145,468 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 RFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 145,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2014 145,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 141,108 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 141,108 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,361 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 123,361 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 112,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,291 miles

n/s bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,139 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,701 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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T185 RFG is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T185 RFG, 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 T185 RFG registered?

T185 RFG is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T185 RFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 RFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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