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J17 RJS

1991 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,082 mi
Last recorded204,082 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RJS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 204,082 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 204,082 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

general corrosion to rear

oil leaks

Pass 28 Feb 2007 177,166 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 177,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2005 150,884 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J17 RJS is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J17 RJS, 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 J17 RJS registered?

J17 RJS is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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