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J220 PNE

1992 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 PNE
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 148,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 144,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,377 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,733 miles

Both sides front jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2020 133,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Already leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front jacking points corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion building up along the underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 131,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 131,034 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,422 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 124,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,121 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,121 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 118,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 114,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,176 miles

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 10 Dec 2005 106,492 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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J220 PNE is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J220 PNE, 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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J220 PNE is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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