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K357 VKR

1992 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 VKR
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 145,860 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 145,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 142,086 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 134,091 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 134,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 129,372 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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K357 VKR is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Blue 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 K357 VKR, 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 K357 VKR registered?

K357 VKR is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K357 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K357 VKR 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.

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