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J283 CWJ

1992 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,884 mi
Last recorded203,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 CWJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 203,884 miles

headlight aims fading

rear roll bar bushes worn

steering column bearing worn

wear in wiper linkage

Fail 4 Jul 2011 203,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear roll bar bushes worn

signs of front wheels rubbing on arches

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 11 Jun 2010 200,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 15 Jun 2009 188,428 miles

Damage to N/S headlamp lens NOT affecting aim or beam image

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 188,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to N/S headlamp lens NOT affecting aim or beam image

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

Pass 21 May 2008 176,890 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 176,890 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 173,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 173,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 170,591 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 170,591 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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J283 CWJ is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J283 CWJ, 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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What year was J283 CWJ registered?

J283 CWJ is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J283 CWJ safe to buy?

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