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M168 CLD

1995 Lexus LS400

Black Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 CLD
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 147,201 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 145,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 139,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,908 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 131,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 120,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 117,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,989 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 105,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,121 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 100,121 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,420 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 93,420 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,265 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,609 miles

crack on windscreen below swept area on zone A below 10mm

Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack on windscreen below swept area on zone A below 10mm

Pass 10 Jun 2009 73,332 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 45,381 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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M168 CLD is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Black with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M168 CLD, 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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M168 CLD is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 25 January 1995.

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