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G501 UKL

1990 Lexus LS400

Beige Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,729 mi
Last recorded185,729 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 UKL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 185,729 miles

exhaust appears to have temp repair.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 185,729 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 185,109 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 184,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

general corrosion noticed & adviced

Pass 9 Apr 2009 181,611 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 181,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 178,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres scrubbing inner tread

fuel pipe corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2008 178,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres scrubbing inner tread

fuel pipe corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 173,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 173,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 170,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 170,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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G501 UKL is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Beige with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G501 UKL, 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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G501 UKL is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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