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T241 BFE

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 BFE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and vehicle under side components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 99,815 miles

various parts of the rear suspension are affected by surface corrsion

Fail 8 May 2013 99,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

various parts of the rear suspension are affected by surface corrsion

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,263 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 98,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,703 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread but has 1.6mm cross the central 3/4 of tread at time of the test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 64,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,385 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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T241 BFE is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T241 BFE, 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 T241 BFE registered?

T241 BFE is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T241 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 BFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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