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M158 EGT

1995 Lexus LS400

Gold Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,229 mi
Last recorded199,229 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 EGT
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 199,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 192,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 192,968 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wing mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 30 Mar 2015 183,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s wing mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2014 178,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 178,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 172,857 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 172,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 165,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 154,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2010 143,321 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 133,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 133,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,977 miles

NSF and OSF rear view mirrors in poor condition.Bonnet support struts weak.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 121,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

NSF and OSF rear view mirrors in poor condition.Bonnet support struts weak.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 114,412 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 114,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f orange reflector not fully secure

Pass 22 Dec 2005 108,867 miles

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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M158 EGT is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Gold with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Lexus LS400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 131,886 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 M158 EGT, 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 31 years old, this Lexus LS400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M158 EGT is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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