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K5 TLS

1992 Lexus LS400

Green Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 TLS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 134,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 131,814 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

condensation nearside headlamp

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,467 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,351 miles

Off side from shock damp

Off side front wheel bearing slightly nosey

Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,241 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 126,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,586 miles

Off side front wheel bearing starting get noisey

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 124,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,120 miles

Front tyres worn on edge

Near side rear tyre slightly cracked innerside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 96,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,510 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 88,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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K5 TLS is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Green with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K5 TLS, 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 K5 TLS registered?

K5 TLS is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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