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C16 BMC

1994 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,505 mi
Last recorded230,505 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 BMC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008 230,505 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 224,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 224,147 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 198,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded at rear and fuel filter

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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C16 BMC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 125,652 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 C16 BMC, 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 32 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C16 BMC registered?

C16 BMC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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