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J356 SPH

1992 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,837 mi
Last recorded229,837 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 SPH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 229,837 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front number plateslightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 226,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

nearside headlight glass chipped

Fail 2 May 2007 225,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 225,398 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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J356 SPH is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J356 SPH, 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 J356 SPH registered?

J356 SPH is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 April 1992.

Is J356 SPH safe to buy?

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