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Lexus LS400

Bronze · Petrol · 1999 · 3,969 cc

T738 ABNMOT history

T738 ABN is a bronze petrol Lexus LS400 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
190,760 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T738 ABN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lexus
Model
LS400
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T738 ABN was last recorded at 190,760 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 2,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2012: 160,152 miles, lower than 161,297 miles on 6 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,747 miles · 4 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,013 miles
Average per year
3,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,760 miles
  • 2021 – 188,747 miles
  • 2020 – 182,940 miles
  • 2014 – 176,320 miles
  • 2013 – 170,395 miles
  • 2012 – 160,152 miles
  • 2011 – 154,748 miles
  • 2010 – 151,282 miles
  • 2009 – 141,307 miles
  • 2008 – 141,238 miles
  • 2007 – 135,147 miles
  • 2006 – 129,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    190,760 miles
    Test number
    156251650973
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail190,760 miles (+2,013)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,760 miles
    Test number
    219591526932
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,747 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,747 miles
    Test number
    891805805741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,940 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,940 miles
    Test number
    659341241195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,320 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    176,320 miles
    Test number
    138072194047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,395 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,395 miles
    Test number
    195107883404
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass170,395 miles (+10,243)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    170,395 miles
    Test number
    265947983041
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass160,152 miles (-1,145)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    160,152 miles
    Test number
    296662982082
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded
    • NoteSubframes and front and rear suspension corroded

  9. Fail161,297 miles (+6,549)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,297 miles
    Test number
    136886162487
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass154,748 miles (+3,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    154,748 miles
    Test number
    689994761049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass151,282 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    151,282 miles
    Test number
    682370460093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,307 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    141,307 miles
    Test number
    420522729098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail141,238 miles (+6,091)4 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    471304968389
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBonnet struts do not support weight of bonnet
    • NoteEngine oil leak(s)
    • NoteShield fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure, steering, suspension, fuel and braking systems
    • NoteSlight free play detected in steering rack mounting when steering lock - to - lock is applied

  14. Pass135,147 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    135,147 miles
    Test number
    733526127309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    129,356 miles
    Test number
    924811226313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T738 ABN

Does T738 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T738 ABN expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T738 ABN?
The MOT on T738 ABN expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T738 ABN done?
T738 ABN was recorded at 190,760 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 3,706 miles a year.
Has T738 ABN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T738 ABN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T738 ABN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T738 ABN find?
T738 ABN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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