CarVerify

Free Car Check

K169 SBY

1992 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,321 mi
Last recorded147,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 SBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 147,321 miles

battery insecure

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight oil leak to rear differential casing

slight play in both top ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2008 139,999 miles

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

odometer not illuminating

rear tyres tread depth getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2008 139,999 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

odometer not illuminating

rear tyres tread depth getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2007 139,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 139,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 139,999 miles

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

drivers front seat is slightly worn on the back rest

n/s front tyre outer edge below 1.6mm

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

o/s front track rod end has slight play

o/s rear light lense cover broke

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
Full Lexus LS400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K169 SBY is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K169 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K169 SBY?

You can check the full history of K169 SBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K169 SBY registered?

K169 SBY is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K169 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K169 SBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K169 SBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K169 SBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.