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J848 NFW

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,191 mi
Last recorded71,191 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 NFW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 70,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,987 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

slight bind front brakes

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,168 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,842 miles

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

wear front discs

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,503 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check underbody metal brake plpes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,668 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 62,649 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,538 miles

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

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

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

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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J848 NFW is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J848 NFW, 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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J848 NFW is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 9 May 1992.

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