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H679 DRN

1990 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,951 mi
Last recorded71,951 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH679 DRN
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,951 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators not secure

engine management light is on

nearside front wheel catches bodykit when jacked up

small exhaust blow from offside cat

Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,928 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators not secure

engine management light is on

nearside front wheel catches bodykit when jacked up

small exhaust blow from offside cat

Pass 24 Mar 2009 171,990 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 171,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 158,566 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 158,564 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 149,760 miles

as previous vt32.

Fail 29 May 2007 149,760 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system nearside has 3 boxs.the centre 1 of the 3 has a slight leak

Pass 18 May 2006 146,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 146,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H679 DRN is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H679 DRN, 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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H679 DRN is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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