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K409 PFP

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,228 mi
Last recorded255,228 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 PFP
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 255,228 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 247,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 247,295 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 238,380 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 238,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 223,400 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 223,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,894 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant light on dashboard

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 6 Feb 2009 190,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 180,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate cracked

off side front window defective

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering coulumn

Pass 4 Apr 2006 155,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 155,005 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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K409 PFP is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K409 PFP, 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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K409 PFP is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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