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K331 NKA

1992 Lexus LS400

Red Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK331 NKA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 148,486 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested lights not working (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

All four tyres perishing

Battery light lit

Brake warning light lit

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under body corrosion/treatment+repair

Pass 10 Sep 2016 148,477 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

certain prescribed areas under vehicle are excessively under sealed over welding

most suspension components under car corroded but not excessive

under body corrosion through out

Fail 6 Sep 2016 148,466 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

certain prescribed areas under vehicle are excessively under sealed over welding

most suspension components under car corroded but not excessive

under body corrosion through out

Fail 9 Nov 2015 148,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Both front and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Underbody/sill corrosion and repairs

Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,098 miles

Corrosion nearside rear upper wheel arch (inner)

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

Rear diff leak

Sill corrosion/repairs

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,602 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 146,601 miles

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 144,520 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 142,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 142,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2010 141,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 135,440 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 13,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 125,113 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,009 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise on noise to powersteering system

Advise on slight play in both rear top,outer suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,632 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 115,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 111,233 miles

all 4 tyres on legal limit 1.6 mil

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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K331 NKA is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Red with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K331 NKA, 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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K331 NKA is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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