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M181 HPC

1994 Lexus LS400

Grey Petrol 3969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,330 mi
Last recorded111,330 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Lexus LS400125,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 HPC
MakeLexus
ModelLS400
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,330 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 103,550 miles

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

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

offside front wiper rubber starting to splite

oil near nearside steering rack area

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,550 miles

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

offside front wiper rubber starting to splite

oil near nearside steering rack area

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak nearside steering rack area

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,421 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wiper rubber starting to splite

Pass 11 Feb 2009 91,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to wear

offside reartyre wall starting to crack

Fail 14 Feb 2008 89,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,671 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 80,362 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 80,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M181 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400 in Grey with a 3,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M181 HPC, 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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M181 HPC is a 1994 Lexus LS400, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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