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M179 MHX

1995 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,519 mi
Last recorded168,519 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Lexus LS400131,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 MHX
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 168,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 158,704 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 158,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 158,494 miles

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

gear box leaking oil

Fail 23 Oct 2014 15,815 miles

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

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2013 146,832 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 146,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 144,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 140,114 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,582 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2010 136,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All four tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2009 132,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 129,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 125,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 120,537 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 120,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 113,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 113,676 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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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M179 MHX is a 1995 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M179 MHX, 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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What year was M179 MHX registered?

M179 MHX is a 1995 Lexus LS400, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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