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JAN 500W

1990 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,385 mi
Last recorded217,385 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Lexus LS400150,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAN 500W
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 217,385 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 217,290 miles

O/s outer sill slightly corroded

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 271,241 miles

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

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

O/s outer sill slightly corroded

Rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2014 216,984 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 216,973 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 216,726 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 216,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 215,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 215,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On The Inside Edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 214,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 212,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 212,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 210,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 210,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak on auto transmisson oil cooler

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 206,626 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 206,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JAN 500W is a 1990 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 150,672 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 JAN 500W, 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 36 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JAN 500W is a 1990 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 December 1990.

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