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J250 BRM

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

155,616 mi
Last recorded155,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ250 BRM
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 155,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brakes slightly corroded and pitted

slight exhaust leak from offside exhaust manifold

Pass 10 Jun 2017 142,546 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,423 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 132,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 132,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,882 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres walls craking

Pass 24 May 2013 120,009 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2012 114,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,786 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,158 miles

bonnet stays weak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 98,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,400 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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J250 BRM is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J250 BRM, 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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J250 BRM is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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