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J164 PGS

1991 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,977 mi
Last recorded154,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ164 PGS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 154,977 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 153,927 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 149,507 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 145,959 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 126,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 126,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 106,634 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,557 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 106,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 104,219 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 104,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J164 PGS is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 J164 PGS, 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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J164 PGS is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 21 November 1991.

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