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J144 RPB

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 RPB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,791 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 79,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2011 60,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,446 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 48,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 46,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J144 RPB is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 140,120 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 J144 RPB, 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 35 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J144 RPB registered?

J144 RPB is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is J144 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J144 RPB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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