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K12 GRD

1992 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 GRD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 140,523 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f main beam reduced by 50%

Fail 16 Dec 2010 140,523 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f main beam reduced by 50%

Pass 27 Jun 2009 138,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 138,705 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

signs of possible power steering leak

Pass 15 Mar 2008 134,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 131,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 131,189 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 128,523 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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K12 GRD is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K12 GRD, 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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K12 GRD is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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