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A14 LCA

1990 Lexus LS400

Bronze Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

228,175 mi
Last recorded228,175 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LCA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 228,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 226,383 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2011 222,889 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 217,166 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 217,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracking

slight play from nearside rear wheel bearing/suspension bush

Pass 2 May 2009 208,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2009 208,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2007 198,568 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 198,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 192,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 188,194 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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A14 LCA is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Bronze with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 150,672 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 A14 LCA, 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 36 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 LCA registered?

A14 LCA is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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