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T837 GGO

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,339 mi
Last recorded137,339 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 GGO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 137,339 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 132,055 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 127,320 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 122,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 119,156 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight lift in both upper and both lower front ball joints

Pass 21 Dec 2006 107,819 miles

front brakes 20% out of balance (limit 25%)

slight play in both rear top ball joints

Fail 21 Dec 2006 107,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in both rear top ball joints

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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T837 GGO is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T837 GGO, 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 T837 GGO registered?

T837 GGO is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T837 GGO safe to buy?

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