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J831 NLT

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

173,255 mi
Last recorded173,255 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 NLT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 173,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 170,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 170,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 166,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 166,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 160,425 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 160,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 155,191 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 155,191 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 155,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 152,771 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)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 152,771 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 150,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 150,285 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bonnet props weak

Pass 2 Aug 2006 146,545 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 146,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 142,315 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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J831 NLT is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J831 NLT, 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 J831 NLT registered?

J831 NLT is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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