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T328 SUF

1999 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

265,089 mi
Last recorded265,089 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT328 SUF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 265,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 248,665 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 239,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 238,831 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 228,142 miles

slight corrosion rear subframe

Fail 30 Apr 2021 227,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 May 2020 216,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 208,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 194,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion rear sub frome

Fail 17 Apr 2018 194,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight corrosion rear sub frome

Pass 7 Apr 2017 186,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 186,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 180,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 174,096 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 173,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 162,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 162,545 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 152,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 130,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 108,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,379 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 92,560 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,232 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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T328 SUF is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T328 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 T328 SUF registered?

T328 SUF is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T328 SUF safe to buy?

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