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L818 XLA

1994 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,128 mi
Last recorded171,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 XLA
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 171,128 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 171,128 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 170,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 165,763 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 158,278 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 150,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 137,617 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 137,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 128,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 112,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L818 XLA is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L818 XLA, 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 L818 XLA registered?

L818 XLA is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L818 XLA safe to buy?

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