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J527 DHX

1992 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 DHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 127,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 nsf osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 122,792 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x rears 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front wheel bearing slight play

steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2022 118,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight leak on power steering

slight play in top upper bushes o/s and n/s

Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle is modified (exhaust, suspension and wheels)

Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,275 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 118,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm outer bush( marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,486 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 116,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Number plate damaged

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2018 107,910 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush into hub (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into y piece (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush into hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,316 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 102,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,421 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 94,671 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 94,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 89,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 89,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 84,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 79,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 72,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,761 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 49,517 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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J527 DHX is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J527 DHX, 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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J527 DHX is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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