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T852 ALR

1999 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,499 mi
Last recorded197,499 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 ALR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 197,499 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 197,499 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 171,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 149,457 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 149,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 131,560 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 131,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 114,999 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 114,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered not allowing full inspection...

rear head lamp leveler mechanism not attached to suspension...

Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,543 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 104,543 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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T852 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T852 ALR, 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 T852 ALR registered?

T852 ALR is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T852 ALR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 ALR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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