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C6 SPY

1990 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,133 mi
Last recorded159,133 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SPY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 159,133 miles

Spare tyre defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes slightly binding / restricted movement

brake warning light displayed

coolant leak / level low

Fail 29 May 2009 159,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

both front brakes slightly binding / restricted movement

brake warning light displayed

coolant leak / level low

Pass 17 Apr 2007 157,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C6 SPY is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C6 SPY, 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 C6 SPY registered?

C6 SPY is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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