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L941 FPC

1994 Lexus LS400

Blue Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,182 mi
Last recorded171,182 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL941 FPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 171,182 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion to both front suspension mounts.

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills also been treated by underseal.

Fail 24 May 2014 171,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion to both front suspension mounts.

corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills also been treated by underseal.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 168,980 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 165,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 165,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 165,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2011 160,521 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion appearing to off side rear inner sill

slight play in front upper wish bone bushes and joints

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 29 Apr 2010 156,922 miles

advanced corrosion throughout rear chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2008 140,808 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 140,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 131,794 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 131,783 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2006 126,886 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 126,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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L941 FPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Blue with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L941 FPC, 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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L941 FPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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