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L239 ERU

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,290 mi
Last recorded194,290 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 ERU
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2007 194,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 186,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 186,165 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 aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 173,698 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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L239 ERU is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 125,652 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 L239 ERU, 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 32 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L239 ERU registered?

L239 ERU is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 30 April 1994.

Is L239 ERU safe to buy?

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