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K945 MCL

1992 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,370 mi
Last recorded136,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1992 Lexus LS400140,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK945 MCL
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 136,370 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 132,020 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 132,012 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 127,393 miles

engine management light on dash illuminated

o/s/f of engine bay covered with automatic transmission or power steering fluid

some condensation present in headlamps

Fail 29 Jan 2013 127,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on dash illuminated

n/s/r number plate lamp came on and continued functioning once tapped

o/s/f of engine bay covered with automatic transmission or power steering fluid

some condensation present in headlamps

Pass 6 Feb 2012 122,679 miles

engine management light on dash illuminated

some condensation present in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 6 Feb 2012 122,679 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

some condensation present in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,872 miles

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2011 118,819 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 115,297 miles

engine management light on dash illuminated

small amount of condensation present in both headlamps

Pass 27 Jan 2009 112,415 miles

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

Oil leak

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

condensation present in both headlamps

engine management lamp on dash illuminated

sill damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,603 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2008 109,573 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2007 106,749 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 106,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 103,821 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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K945 MCL is a 1992 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K945 MCL, 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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K945 MCL is a 1992 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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