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L400 SED

1994 Lexus LS400

White Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SED
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,123 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 77,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 73,148 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,119 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,536 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,838 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,166 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat o/s/r

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,843 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 54,504 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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L400 SED is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in White with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 L400 SED, 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.

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What year was L400 SED registered?

L400 SED is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 14 June 1994.

Is L400 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SED shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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