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H9 VAO

1990 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,347 mi
Last recorded174,347 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 VAO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 174,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 173,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 162,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 162,897 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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H9 VAO is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H9 VAO, 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 H9 VAO registered?

H9 VAO is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H9 VAO safe to buy?

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