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J120 VTF

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,557 mi
Last recorded110,557 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ120 VTF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 110,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,743 miles

judder in rear brakes [rbt]

play in :: steering coloumn & rack,osf wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,232 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 103,139 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,784 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,601 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,057 miles

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Fail 17 Sep 2007 90,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s drive shaft leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,868 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J120 VTF is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 140,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J120 VTF, 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 34 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J120 VTF is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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