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V988 FEU

2000 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,999 mi
Last recorded173,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus LS400119,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 FEU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 173,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 158,984 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 158,984 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 146,672 miles

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 140,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 127,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 115,011 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 102,631 miles

Front screen is lightly scratched

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,791 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 94,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 86,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,040 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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V988 FEU is a 2000 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 119,341 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V988 FEU, 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 26 years old, this Lexus LS400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V988 FEU registered?

V988 FEU is a 2000 Lexus LS400, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V988 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V988 FEU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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