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T40 OLS

1999 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,702 mi
Last recorded193,702 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 OLS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 193,702 miles

both number plates in poor condition

brake back plates heavily corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both number plates in poor condition

brake back plates heavily corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

very little reserve travel left

Fail 15 Sep 2015 193,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both number plates in poor condition

brake back plates heavily corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

very little reserve travel left

Pass 20 Nov 2014 189,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 186,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet support struts weak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 186,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bolt in nearside front tyre tread

bonnet support struts weak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 182,093 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 182,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 May 2011 179,740 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 179,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 177,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 175,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 171,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rears and o/s/f tyre on legal limit needs replacement a.s.a.p

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 May 2008 172,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 163,638 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 140,993 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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T40 OLS is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T40 OLS, 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 T40 OLS registered?

T40 OLS is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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