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J1 RKF

1991 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RKF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,746 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

offside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter leaking

power steering noisy - operation not adversely affected but suggest attention

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management warning light illuminated

offside front lower suspension balljoint gaiter leaking

power steering noisy - operation not adversely affected but suggest attention

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,372 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

minor leaks from front exhaust joints

nearside number plate lamp intermittent fault

offside wiper splitting

unable to see brake pads clearly due to wheen design

Pass 10 May 2011 98,191 miles

front exhaust system corroing

possible power steering leak - residue around nearside steering rack gaiter, nearside front chassis rail and nearside front exhaust heatshield - no physical leak found

power steering system noisy

Fail 10 May 2011 98,191 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front exhaust system corroing

possible power steering leak - residue around nearside steering rack gaiter, nearside front chassis rail and nearside front exhaust heatshield - no physical leak found

power steering system noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,751 miles

minor leak from front exhaust joint

unable to see brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 21 May 2009 92,161 miles

corrosion to subframes,rear cv boots split

Fail 11 May 2009 92,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to subframes,rear cv boots split

Pass 8 May 2008 89,432 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,333 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

subframes corroding oil leak,rear cv boots weeping

Pass 20 Apr 2007 85,903 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 85,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 82,448 miles

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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J1 RKF is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J1 RKF, 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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J1 RKF is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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