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M15 BRC

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 BRC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 141,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,627 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 112,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 105,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 98,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013
Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 93,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 93,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 78,584 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE.

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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 64,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,013 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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M15 BRC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M15 BRC, 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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M15 BRC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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