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K246 LYB

1992 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,822 mi
Last recorded177,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK246 LYB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 177,822 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 174,457 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 170,078 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 170,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 165,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 161,876 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 161,876 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 156,875 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 156,875 miles

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

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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K246 LYB is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K246 LYB, 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 K246 LYB registered?

K246 LYB is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 29 September 1992.

Is K246 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K246 LYB shows 9 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.

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