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T252 EBD

1999 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,513 mi
Last recorded191,513 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 EBD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 191,513 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 191,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% out (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding after handbrake has been applied (3.7.B.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 191,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 174,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 143,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 137,287 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on outside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 137,287 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre 1.6mm on outside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 131,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 125,431 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2009 119,560 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 113,418 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 106,146 miles

NSR tyre worn to legal limit

OSR tyre tread getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2007 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre worn to legal limit

OSR tyre tread getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 98,077 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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T252 EBD is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Grey 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 T252 EBD, 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 T252 EBD registered?

T252 EBD is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T252 EBD safe to buy?

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