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H491 HOY

1991 Toyota Lexus

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,120 mi
Last recorded189,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Lexus130,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 HOY
MakeToyota
ModelLexus
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 189,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 175,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 168,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 168,144 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,474 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 162,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 149,569 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 149,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 137,126 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 136,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 136,937 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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H491 HOY is a 1991 Toyota Lexus in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H491 HOY, 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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What year was H491 HOY registered?

H491 HOY is a 1991 Toyota Lexus, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H491 HOY safe to buy?

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