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K17 LJB

1992 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,149 mi
Last recorded188,149 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 LJB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 188,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 184,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 177,449 miles

all four tyre very close to limit wearing on inner edges.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 177,425 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all four tyre very close to limit wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 169,541 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 169,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 169,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 156,097 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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K17 LJB is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Blue 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 K17 LJB, 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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What year was K17 LJB registered?

K17 LJB is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K17 LJB safe to buy?

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