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G273 VPM

1990 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,715 mi
Last recorded167,715 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 VPM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 167,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 167,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 160,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 156,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Apr 2007 143,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 138,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower swivels leaking

front number plate cracked

leak from gearbox

undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 138,867 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front lower swivels leaking

front number plate cracked

leak from gearbox

undertray fitted

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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G273 VPM is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G273 VPM, 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 G273 VPM registered?

G273 VPM is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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