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K187 HMV

1992 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,537 mi
Last recorded161,537 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 HMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 161,537 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 161,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all underside of vehicle componants including chassis suspension and brakes have surface corrosion

unable to open tailgate

Pass 7 Nov 2012 159,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

alot of underbody surface corrosion but no excessive corrosion found

Fail 7 Nov 2012 159,484 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

alot of underbody surface corrosion but no excessive corrosion found

Pass 9 Nov 2011 156,462 miles

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

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

front disc pittered

Fail 8 Nov 2011 156,462 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front disc pittered

Pass 29 Oct 2010 151,764 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 151,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 147,432 miles

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 4 Nov 2008 145,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 141,466 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 141,466 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 137,513 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 137,513 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 131,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 131,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K187 HMV is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K187 HMV, 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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K187 HMV is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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