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A20 VBM

1990 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,342 mi
Last recorded225,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VBM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 225,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,266 miles

205/65/15 X4

ABNORMAL NOISE EMINITTING FROM ENGINE?

BONNET RAMS INOP

EXHAUST EXTENSIVELY REPAIRED & PAISTED-PODOT

IMPACT DAMAGE OSR DOOR & BUMPER

NSF S/BELT ANCHOR INSECURE-PODOT

NSR & OSR INNER AND OUTER SILLS S/CORR

OSF UPPER B/JOINT S/WEAR

OSR M/B/PIPE S/CORR-PODOT

REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE S/CORR

REMEMBERING PREVIOUS TEST OSF SEAT BELT DIFFERENT COLOUR FROM NS-(CREAM IN COLOUR ON DAY OF TEST)PODOT

VEHICLE SLUGGISH IN STARTING INDICATING POSSIBLE FAULTY BATTERY-PODOT

Fail 18 Dec 2007 21,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

205/65/15 X4

BONNET RAMS INOP

BOTH FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE JOINTS WADDED AND REPAIRED

IMPACT DAMAGE:-OSR DOOR/OSR BUMPER

NSR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLASTIC CASING INSECURE

OSR METAL B/PIPE S/CORR-PODOT

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

S/CORR TO :-NSR & OSR OUTER SILLS & NSR * OSR INNER SILLS

S/CORR TO REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE

Pass 4 Dec 2006 206,607 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 20,660 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 193,390 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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A20 VBM is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A20 VBM, 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 A20 VBM registered?

A20 VBM is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is A20 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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