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A16 DPG

1992 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,611 mi
Last recorded132,611 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DPG
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 128,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os and ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 124,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 119,330 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,736 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,074 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,231 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,231 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,693 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 84,693 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,924 miles

both rear outter CV boot leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,656 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,751 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 80,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 79,722 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 78,855 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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A16 DPG is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 140,259 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 A16 DPG, 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 34 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 DPG is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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