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T97 HBF

1999 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,188 mi
Last recorded194,188 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Lexus LS400120,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 HBF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 194,188 miles

Offside Front door damage

Fail 19 Apr 2018 194,188 miles

Offside Front door damage

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 194,158 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front drivers door damaged.

bonnet struts weak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 191,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 191,892 miles

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

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

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

oil leak underside

Pass 16 Sep 2015 184,183 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 175,416 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 175,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 166,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 158,463 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 7 May 2010 150,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 145,643 miles

linkage broken on offside rear valve o n suspension

Pass 8 May 2008 136,116 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)

Pass 4 May 2007 126,669 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 111,183 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 111,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T97 HBF is a 1999 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T97 HBF, 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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T97 HBF is a 1999 Lexus LS400, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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