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J992 WMO

1992 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,171 mi
Last recorded196,171 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 WMO
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 196,171 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner sills corroded

all suspension bushes perished

surface corrosion to all suspension

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 195,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 191,995 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 191,995 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2012 187,167 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 185,250 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 181,876 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 181,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 177,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 172,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak around gearbox.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 172,826 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak around gearbox.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 166,071 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 166,021 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 115,875 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J992 WMO is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J992 WMO, 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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J992 WMO is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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