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J76 KOY

1991 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Lexus LS400140,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 KOY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 90,004 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2022 90,004 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,069 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,099 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,430 miles

Advise both inner and outer rear cv boots are leaking.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,932 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,404 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,423 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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J76 KOY is a 1991 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J76 KOY, 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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J76 KOY is a 1991 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 August 1991.

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