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J81 VTF

1992 Lexus LS400

Blue Diesel 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,967 mi
Last recorded180,967 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 VTF
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 180,967 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear sub frame and mounting areas corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 180,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear sub frame and mounting areas corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 168,227 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 168,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 155,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 149,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing bold on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 142,442 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 138,287 miles

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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2012 138,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2010 133,470 miles

Coolant leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight weap from pas reservoir area

Pass 18 May 2009 131,255 miles

engine oil leak but at the time of test is not effecting the steering brakes or suspension

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outter edge

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion, but not considered excessive at the time of test

nearside rear light lense cracked but not showing a visable white light to the rear

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

offside rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2008 122,771 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 112,912 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2007 112,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J81 VTF is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J81 VTF, 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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J81 VTF is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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