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J531 GMY

1992 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,981 mi
Last recorded18,981 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 GMY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 18,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 185,906 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 178,202 miles

starting to rust on the under side

Pass 30 Dec 2010 176,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 171,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 166,507 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 166,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 159,945 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 159,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 150,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 147,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 147,323 miles

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

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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J531 GMY is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J531 GMY, 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 J531 GMY registered?

J531 GMY is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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