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J649 RTA

1991 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,627 mi
Last recorded16,627 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 RTA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,627 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 163,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 160,038 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 160,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 156,343 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 149,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 140,852 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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J649 RTA is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J649 RTA, 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 J649 RTA registered?

J649 RTA is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J649 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J649 RTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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