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M140 XYB

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,200 mi
Last recorded205,200 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 XYB
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 205,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front brake pad,s are close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 202,709 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 194,486 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 194,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 187,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 182,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 178,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 176,803 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,524 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 174,583 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 174,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 173,499 miles

Off side rear tyre inner sholder worn out

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 172,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 172,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 171,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 171,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 168,615 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 168,615 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 165,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 165,240 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 159,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 159,094 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 152,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 152,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 145,538 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 145,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 138,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 138,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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M140 XYB is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M140 XYB, 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 M140 XYB registered?

M140 XYB is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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