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J73 PBX

1991 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 PBX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 104,848 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,546 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 98,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,746 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,424 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,882 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,873 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,474 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,466 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 29,284 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,645 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 19,645 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,301 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,990 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 12,451 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,884 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 9,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,758 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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J73 PBX is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J73 PBX, 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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J73 PBX is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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