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K798 VBW

1992 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,970 mi
Last recorded175,970 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 VBW
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2011 175,970 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 175,970 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 170,683 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 163,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 160,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 159,014 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 153,460 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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K798 VBW is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K798 VBW, 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 K798 VBW registered?

K798 VBW is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K798 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K798 VBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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