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J462 DAH

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,839 mi
Last recorded317,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 DAH
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 317,839 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 311,153 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2016 311,153 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2015 303,907 miles

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

Offside 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 25 Jul 2014 295,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 283,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 283,866 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 275,634 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 266,197 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 250,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 242,171 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 242,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 226,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 226,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 216,863 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 209,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 209,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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J462 DAH is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J462 DAH, 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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J462 DAH is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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