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L8 XVS

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,045 mi
Last recorded151,045 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XVS
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 151,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 139,849 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 126,466 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 110,961 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,271 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,271 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs rusty

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

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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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L8 XVS is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L8 XVS, 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 L8 XVS registered?

L8 XVS is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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