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T214 SUF

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,821 mi
Last recorded178,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 178,821 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 178,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 174,242 miles

Both front and both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 167,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 163,680 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 163,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 161,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 161,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 159,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 155,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 151,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 143,827 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 131,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 131,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 108,853 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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T214 SUF is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T214 SUF, 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 T214 SUF registered?

T214 SUF is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T214 SUF safe to buy?

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