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T770 BGX

1999 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT770 BGX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear multiple suspension bushes slightly perished

subframe and suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 159,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive advise further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear multiple suspension bushes slightly perished

subframe and suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 148,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill not in prescribed area

rubber bushes in rear suspension detereated but no excessive play

Pass 27 Jun 2017 137,185 miles

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

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 19 Jun 2017 137,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,819 miles

font and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 126,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

font and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,413 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,293 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 115,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 115,949 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 110,831 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 110,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 110,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are not fully visible

Pass 12 May 2009 99,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,303 miles

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

o/s/f track rod end split

Pass 3 May 2006 75,653 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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T770 BGX is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T770 BGX, 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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T770 BGX is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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