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J340 MCV

1991 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ340 MCV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012
Pass 24 May 2011 116,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

slight leak from front exhaust

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension joint

steering rack damp

Fail 19 May 2011 116,786 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

slight leak from front exhaust

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension joint

steering rack damp

Pass 25 May 2010 165,239 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 165,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 163,801 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 163,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 162,819 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 162,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 159,915 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 159,915 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 156,476 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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J340 MCV is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J340 MCV, 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 J340 MCV registered?

J340 MCV is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J340 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J340 MCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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