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H196 VKU

1991 Toyota Lexus

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,042 mi
Last recorded222,042 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lexus130,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 VKU
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 222,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 220,687 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 220,685 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Has oil misting around suspension

Nearside Front Has slight knocking noise unable to find the source

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to some brake pipes

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Sep 2015 218,230 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 214,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2014 214,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2013 203,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 188,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 169,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 149,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 134,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 103,254 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,862 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 95,150 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Lexus?

Based on 948 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
4,606
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
fog lamp not working 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
brake binding 20
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H196 VKU is a 1991 Toyota Lexus in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Lexus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 130,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lexus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H196 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lexus typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Toyota Lexus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H196 VKU is a 1991 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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