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T496 CFG

1999 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,070 mi
Last recorded164,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 CFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 164,070 miles

N/s and o/s outer track control arm bushes some play.

O/s/f bumper damaged.

O/s/r upper wishbone inner front bush some play/wear.

O/s/r upper wishbone,Replacement rear bush of different type.

Some play/wear o/s/r wheel bearing.

Washer operation poor.

Fail 1 May 2015 164,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

O/s/f bumper damaged.

Some play/wear o/s/r wheel bearing.

Washer operation poor.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 153,797 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)

n/s front small cut on inner side wall

Fail 14 Sep 2012 153,797 miles

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

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

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)

n/s front small cut on inner side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2011 140,352 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 140,352 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,534 miles

Nearside 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 15 Jun 2009 115,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 103,576 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 91,841 miles

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

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 9 Jun 2006 80,030 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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T496 CFG is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T496 CFG, 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 T496 CFG registered?

T496 CFG is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 26 August 1999.

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