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L948 THC

1994 Lexus LS400

Silver Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,039 mi
Last recorded176,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL948 THC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 176,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 174,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 172,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 170,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 163,148 miles

air bag light stays on

inner sills, rear chassis, rear crossmembers and rear subframe starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside floor/ chassis slight damage

offside front exhaust slight leak

offside front inner headlamp glass cracked

park brake light stays on

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension/ trailing arm bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear top suspension arms slight movement

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Jan 2009 163,130 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light stays on

inner sills, rear chassis, rear crossmembers and rear subframe starting to rust

metal brake pipes, unions and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside rear coil spring rusty

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside floor/ chassis slight damage

offside front exhaust slight leak

offside front inner headlamp glass cracked

park brake light stays on

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear suspension/ trailing arm bushes starting to crack/ wear

rear top suspension arms slight movement

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 153,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 150,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 146,236 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L948 THC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Silver 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 L948 THC, 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 L948 THC registered?

L948 THC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 3 January 1994.

Is L948 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L948 THC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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