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G117 GWH

1990 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

213,025 mi
Last recorded213,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 GWH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2010 213,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f tyer slight boulged

rear exhaust plate insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 211,606 miles

Both front tyres tread low at inner shoulders.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion at NSR wheel arch.

NSF brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre has indentations at inner and outer sidewalls.

Oil residue on engine.

Rear subframe corrosion and subframe bushes deteriorated.

Slight fluid residue on steering rack.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 211,605 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres tread low at inner shoulders.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion at NSR wheel arch.

Fog lamp tell tale on permanently with headlamps turned on.

NSF brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSF tyre has indentations at inner and outer sidewalls.

Oil residue on engine.

Rear subframe corrosion and subframe bushes deteriorated.

Slight fluid residue on steering rack.

Pass 30 May 2008 208,135 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

general corrosion on many suspension parts

Fail 28 May 2008 208,133 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

general corrosion on many suspension parts

Fail 19 May 2008 207,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 204,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 204,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 194,838 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G117 GWH is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G117 GWH, 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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G117 GWH is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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